Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a firm warning against excluding Kyiv from critical peace negotiations, as former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska on August 15. This marks their first face-to-face discussion since 2019 and comes amid stalled efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.
"Decisions without Ukraine are decisions against peace," Zelenskyy declared on social media, emphasizing that territorial concessions to Russia remain off the table. His remarks follow Trump's cryptic statement about potential "swapping of territories" between Ukraine and Russia during Friday's summit announcement.
Three rounds of Russia-Ukraine negotiations this year have failed to produce breakthroughs, with Putin currently refusing direct talks with Zelenskyy. Analysts suggest the Alaska meeting could reshape regional security dynamics in Asia and beyond, given Ukraine's strategic importance in global food security and energy markets.
While Zelenskyy expressed openness to "real decisions that can bring peace," he stressed any agreement must preserve Ukraine's dignity and sovereignty. The summit's outcomes could significantly impact Asian markets, particularly in grain-importing nations and energy sectors.
