Trump claims ‘large progress’ on Russia after assembly Putin in Alaska

US President Donald Trump posted a short however intriguing message on his Reality Social account on Sunday, claiming important progress had been made on Russia. “Large progress on Russia, keep tuned,” Trump wrote, with out providing any extra particulars. This submit comes only a day after his high-stakes assembly with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which lasted for over three hours.

No settlement on Ukraine, however discussions proceed

The assembly between Trump and Putin concluded with out a concrete settlement on ending Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. European leaders are left to think about easy methods to additional exert strain on the Kremlin. Whereas no breakthroughs had been made, each leaders highlighted areas of settlement throughout their dialog, together with potential diplomatic efforts to resolve the continuing struggle in Ukraine, which has led to tens of 1000’s of deaths and widespread destruction.

Rubio suggests potential for breakthrough in Ukraine warUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke shortly after the assembly, suggesting that the discussions between Trump and Putin may result in breakthroughs within the efforts to finish the Ukraine battle.

“There have been issues mentioned which can be probably for breakthroughs to finish the Ukraine struggle,” Rubio acknowledged. Nonetheless, he tempered expectations by emphasising that peace was not imminent. “I am not saying we’re on the verge of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal, however we noticed sufficient motion to justify a follow-up assembly with President Zelenskyy,” he added.

Rubio additionally warned that if a peace settlement will not be reached, additional penalties for Russia can be unavoidable.

Trump and Putin’s talks: A shift in diplomacy?

Trump’s submit on social media sparked hypothesis about what was mentioned throughout the summit. Sources have indicated that the 2 leaders explored proposals for a land trade between Russia and Ukraine, whereby Russia would relinquish a few of its occupied territory in trade for Ukraine ceding fortified areas within the east. This would come with freezing the present entrance strains of the battle.

In an interview after the summit, Trump confirmed that land exchanges had been among the many key factors mentioned. “These are factors we largely agreed upon,” Trump mentioned, hinting on the potential for a peaceable decision that includes territorial compromises. Nonetheless, Ukraine has constantly rejected such proposals, because it goes in opposition to its structure, which requires a nationwide referendum to approve adjustments to the nation’s borders.

European leaders to hitch discussions

European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen introduced on Sunday that European leaders would be part of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a vital assembly with President Trump. The assembly will happen on the White Home on Monday, as Zelenskyy seeks European help for his nation’s place within the ongoing struggle.

Von der Leyen posted on “X” (previously Twitter), stating, “At President Zelenskyy’s request, I’ll be part of President Trump and different European leaders for a gathering on the White Home tomorrow.”

Putin’s technique: Persevering with army strain

Russian President Putin’s technique seems to contain sustaining army strain on Ukraine whereas pushing for territorial concessions. Amid rising public discontent over the continuing struggle in Russia, Putin is probably going hoping that fatigue among the many Ukrainian inhabitants will make such compromises extra acceptable.

Nonetheless, President Zelenskyy has been clear about Ukraine’s place. He has firmly acknowledged that Ukraine is not going to conform to any territorial concessions. “Altering the borders is unlawful below Ukraine’s structure,” Zelenskyy emphasised, ruling out any discussions on territorial concessions.