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United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Eko Hot Blog reports that this marks another face-to-face meeting between both leaders since Trump returned to the White House earlier this year regarding the war in Ukraine after first negotiations broke down.
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However, there is still no clear indication of what terms or proposals will be presented during the high-level engagement.
Notably absent from the talks is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a development that has triggered concerns among officials in Kyiv and several European capitals.
They fear that sidelining Ukraine from such a critical discussion may affect the country’s interests in any potential peace process.
Trump, while addressing reporters earlier in the week, acknowledged Zelenskyy’s absence and said he would give him a call before the meeting out of respect.
According to the White House, the meeting will serve mainly as an opportunity for President Trump to assess Putin’s stance and explore possible ways to end the war, rather than being a platform for an immediate peace agreement.
“The president wants to get a clearer picture of what’s possible,” a White House spokesperson said. “This is more of a listening session, and only one side of the conflict will be represented.”
Russian authorities have offered little public comment on the meeting. However, last week’s visit by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow is believed to have laid the groundwork for the upcoming talks.
Earlier this year, Trump expressed frustration over the prolonged war, warning that Russia could face fresh economic penalties if no progress is made toward peace.
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