High-Stakes Diplomacy: Alaska Summit Sparks Global Jitters
U.S. President Donald Trump called his Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska a "feel-out meeting" – but the world is bracing for seismic shifts. With Ukraine’s future hanging in the balance, European leaders and Kyiv are racing to influence Trump’s approach ahead of the talks. 🕒💥
The 'Feel-Out' Meeting
Trump hinted at potential territorial swaps between Russia and Ukraine during Monday’s press conference, sparking alarm in Kyiv. While he floated the idea of including Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in future talks, NATO Ambassador Matthew Whitaker confirmed: "There’s still time" to add him to Friday’s Alaska agenda.
Global Reactions & Concerns
Zelenskyy fired back Monday: "Concessions won’t stop Moscow’s aggression." Meanwhile, Germany organized emergency EU/NATO video calls to coordinate strategy, while Britain cautiously endorsed Trump’s peace efforts but stressed: "Kyiv must be at the table." 🇪🇺🛡️
EU foreign ministers pledged tougher Russia sanctions and military support for Ukraine during Monday’s crisis talks. Italy’s Foreign Minister summed up the mood: Any deal must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and EU membership hopes.
Why This Matters
With Trump eyeing both legacy-defining peace deals and potential business partnerships with Moscow, this summit could redraw Europe’s geopolitical map. As one EU diplomat warned: "This isn’t reality TV – real lives are at stake." 📈🌐
