“Is Peace on the Horizon? Trump’s Bold Summit Strategy”

President Donald Trump is pushing for a diplomatic breakthrough in Alaska: he’s scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and there’s tentative talk of bringing in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a trilateral session—an unprecedented move aimed at halting the Ukraine war. Both Ukraine and European leaders are demanding that Kyiv be fully included in any peace process to avoid an outcome imposed on Ukraine without its consent.

Behind the Summit: What’s Brewing?

• As reported, Trump planned meeting with Ukrainian president to end the war is more than just another photo op. It signals his belief in direct leadership diplomacy.
• However, Ukraine’s president insisted that Zelenskyy must be part of any negotiations, warning that peace deals without Ukraine would be illegitimate.
• Trump, aiming for a quick win, called it a “feel-out meeting”—saying he might walk away if Putin resists.
• Meanwhile, Europe’s leaders launched strategic preparation, convening virtually to back Ukraine and coordinate in advance of the summit.