Overview

• The summit will convene on Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, beginning with a one-on-one meeting before delegations join the discussions.
• The White House has described the encounter as a listening exercise and warned that a binding deal is unlikely without Ukrainian participation.
• President Trump cautioned of “very severe consequences” if President Putin refuses to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine.
• Ukraine and key European allies have set five red lines that demand a prior ceasefire, Ukrainian participation at the table, respect for existing borders, credible security guarantees and tougher pressure on Moscow if talks falter.
• Analysts cast doubt on the summit’s ability to secure a lasting peace given Russia’s territorial demands and skepticism over Moscow’s willingness to negotiate in good faith.