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U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska before holding a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Leaders from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, and NATO also joined the session. Trump stated that Putin had accepted Ukraine’s security guarantees and stressed that a possible solution could be found. However, he underlined that a ceasefire was not yet on the table.
Zelensky emphasized to Trump the importance of strong international support to ensure Ukraine’s security. Trump responded by saying that European nations must take primary responsibility in this matter. Zelensky insisted that Ukraine would not compromise on territorial integrity or national security under any circumstances.
In this context, Ukraine offered the United States a $100 billion arms deal in exchange for concrete security guarantees. According to documents revealed by the Financial Times, Kyiv plans to buy U.S. weapons financed by European funds. In addition, the U.S. and Ukraine reached a $50 billion drone production agreement, designed to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capacity and expand cooperation in advanced technologies.
Zelensky defended the proposal as both a way to strengthen Ukraine’s immediate defense and secure long-term American commitment. “This investment is vital not only for our defense but also for wider regional stability,” Zelensky said during the talks. The offer marks one of Ukraine’s largest military procurement initiatives since the start of the conflict.
Territorial Dispute and Three-Way Meeting Proposal
During his conversation with Putin, Trump suggested that certain eastern regions of Ukraine could be handed over to Russia. Zelensky rejected the idea, stressing that territorial integrity was non-negotiable. Trump mentioned he might meet Putin again in the coming weeks to search for solutions. Zelensky, however, called for a three-way summit between himself, Trump, and Putin to ensure that Ukraine’s voice remains central in any peace initiative.
The latest meetings highlight the complexity of the ongoing war and the difficulty of reaching a comprehensive agreement. While Trump spoke of potential progress, both Putin and Zelensky made clear that their core demands remain firm. The coming weeks will show whether high-level diplomacy can bridge the divide or deepen the stalemate.
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