Overview

• The leaders will meet on August 15 in Alaska to discuss a long-term peace framework for Ukraine that may include a territorial swap.
• The Kremlin has extended an invitation for President Trump to visit Russia for a follow-up summit after the Alaska talks.
• Ukrainian and European officials held a London meeting to coordinate a statement rejecting forced border changes and demanding Kyiv’s role in any negotiations.
• Moscow insists that Ukraine abandon NATO aspirations and formally cede annexed and occupied regions as preconditions for peace.
• Preparatory consultations by Western allies are underway as Zelenskyy’s direct involvement in the summit remains unresolved.