Trump to meet Putin in high-stakes Alaska summit

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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit regarding the war in Ukraine. Putin's attendance marks his first visit to Western soil since the invasion began in February 2022. Trump, who initiated the meeting at Putin's suggestion, warned the summit could be short-lived if Putin remains unyielding. While Trump hopes for peace, he acknowledged the possibility of failure. The meeting is closely monitored by European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky, who was excluded and opposes territorial concessions to Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declined to predict the outcome, emphasizing Russia's clear and unambiguous stance.