Overview

• Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss a possible Ukraine war ceasefire and President Zelenskyy remains uninvited with his participation left to Trump’s discretion.
• Ukraine and seven EU countries submitted a counterproposal to Washington demanding Ukraine’s direct involvement in all negotiations alongside an enforceable ceasefire from the existing frontline before any further steps.
• A declaration by France, Italy, Germany, Poland, the UK, Finland and the European Commission reaffirmed that international borders cannot be altered by force and that negotiations must start from the current front line.
• NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that future peace talks must address territories under Russian control while distinguishing between de facto control and de jure recognition.
• EU foreign ministers will convene via videoconference on August 11 to coordinate their strategy and press for legal safeguards against territorial concessions in the upcoming summit.