I’m having doubts this will take place and am suspecting Trump may cancel. Of course, I may be mistaken. That’s okay! This whole meeting feels like a grand standing and distraction. My suspicion is Trump will state that the EU is demanding cancellation.
What’s behind my thinking?
Nothing has changed that I’ve seen. Russia’s stance hasn’t changed. The US stance hasn’t changed? So, really, what’s the point? The EU/US relationship is strangely co-dependent, in my opinion. But, if Trump wanted an out- the EU will provide one for him. One in which he can present himself as acquiescing to EU demands.
On the other hand Trump is desperate for a Nobel Peace Prize. Knowing perception so often has nothing to do with reality this meeting could be sold in just the right way...
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International media report that European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting in Brussels on Monday, August 11, to discuss the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to Euronews, EU ministers are gathering to address growing concerns over the planned Trump–Putin talks, scheduled for Friday, August 15, in Alaska.
The meeting, aimed at negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, has sparked alarm among European leaders following NATO officials’ warnings about the risk of sidelining Kyiv in any settlement.
The European Union has stressed that no agreement will be acceptable without the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. EU officials have criticized Washington’s unilateral approach and argued that Trump has so far failed to apply sufficient pressure on Moscow to end the war without altering Ukraine’s borders.
Europe and Ukraine have jointly proposed a counter–ceasefire plan that includes security guarantees for Kyiv and a full halt to hostilities.
Trump, who earlier voiced frustration in Scotland over the lack of progress in peace talks, recently shortened his own 50-day deadline for ending the war to just 10–12 days.
He has also floated the idea of a land swap between Ukraine and Russia — a proposal that has met fierce resistance from both Kyiv and NATO.
Analysts say the Alaska meeting could mark a pivotal moment in the Ukraine war but carries the risk of deep divisions between the U.S. and its European allies.
Diplomatic observers warn that any outcome excluding Ukraine from the negotiations could undermine Western unity, embolden Russia, and jeopardize the security architecture established in post–Cold War Europe.
Crazy times
2 replies on “Putin & Trump Meeting in Alaska?”
Hi Penny:
If Russia can find a way to get what it wants while providing an off ramp for Trump to win a Nobel Peace Prize, this could work. If the war stops, stopping the war will require Zelensky to face an election that he can’t win, thereby removing him from office legally. He better flee to parts unknown for his own safety.
Hi Gary,
Yes, if Russia can get what they want a deal could work to Trump’s benefit
A potential problem arises for Trump in making this deal is that he could be seen acquiescing or kowtowing to Russia- Depending on how the narrative is framed? I’ll be paying attention for sure!