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Diplomatic push starts before Alaska talks
Trump, Zelenskyy and NATO leaders hold virtual talks to shape expectations before the Trump-Putin summit.
A virtual gathering of Trump, Zelenskyy and NATO leaders precedes an in-person summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska.
Trump Zelenskyy NATO Leaders Prepare Virtual Talks Ahead of Putin Summit
Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy are set to participate in a series of virtual meetings with European and NATO partners on Wednesday, aimed at shaping the mood and messages before Friday’s Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. In Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host the Ukrainian leader as part of a broader effort to bring European voices into the talks, which Kyiv says must include Ukraine directly. Western officials say the calls will test consensus and establish a united front on Ukraine’s security needs and the path to peace.
The discussions come as Washington signals it will gauge Putin’s intentions while insisting Kyiv should not be sidelined from negotiations. Western analysts warn that any peace deal without Ukrainian participation risks being a temporary pause that favors Russia, even as leaders seek to avoid an open-ended war. The venue for the Trump-Putin meeting is Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, selected for security and logistical reasons, with officials describing the Alaska meeting as a learning process rather than a final agreement.
Key Takeaways
"Talks about us, without us, will not work."
Zelenskyy warns that Ukraine cannot be left out of talks shaping the peace.
"There are currently no signs that the Russians are preparing to end the war."
Zelenskyy addresses the pace and seriousness of Russia's intentions.
"Any sort of compromise now, any so-called freezing of conflict, is only going to continue to postpone it."
Shirreff argues for a tougher NATO deterrent and direct Ukrainian involvement.
"Only one party that's involved in this war is going to be present."
Karoline Leavitt describes how the White House views the meeting format.
The gathering reveals a cautious, high-stakes push for diplomacy that still hinges on deterrence. Kyiv’s stance is clear: any settlement must preserve Ukraine’s territory and future security guarantees, not merely pause fighting. European allies are watching closely for a credible process that binds Moscow to concrete terms, while balancing the desire to avoid a deteriorating split with Washington over negotiated concessions. The mix of virtual talks and a planned in-person summit highlights a tension between swift signaling and long-term strategy: show unity now, then translate that unity into enforceable guarantees on the ground.
Highlights
- Talks about us, without us, will not work.
- There are currently no signs that the Russians are preparing to end the war.
- Any sort of compromise now, any so-called freezing of conflict, is only going to continue to postpone it.
- Only one party that's involved in this war is going to be present.
Political and diplomatic risk ahead of Trump Putin summit
The coverage centers on high-stakes diplomacy with Ukraine at the center. Shifting positions, potential backlash in several capitals, and the possibility of concessions that could alter security guarantees make the story sensitive and controversial.
Diplomacy moves forward with care as the war drags on and allies weigh credibility against concessions.
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