Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine-Russia land swap peace deal on August 15 in Alaska, with European Commission and leaders involved. Image Credit: Times of India.
(The Post News)- Ahead of his summit with Putin, U.S. President Trump said Kyiv and Moscow may need to cede territory to end the Ukraine-Russia conflict, despite Putin’s opposition. The proposed land swap deal could become a central point in the upcoming peace negotiations.
On August 15, Trump will meet Putin in Alaska for what he described as a “feel-out” meeting, aimed at determining within the first few minutes whether a potential peace deal is possible. Additionally, Trump suggested that territorial swaps could be part of the negotiations, acknowledging that Moscow currently controls “very prime territory.”
This decision supported by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. She emphasised transatlantic unity would mean support for Ukraine, and pressure on Russia to end the war. However, she warned that Russia must first agree to a full ceasefire with strong security guarantees before any concessions, including the land swap deal.
Similarly, British PM Keir Starmer supported these diplomatic efforts, saying, “peace must be built with Ukraine – not imposed upon it”.
Putin pushed back against the idea of land concessions, saying Russia “will not give their land to occupiers,”. Subsequently, he urged nations, including the United States (U.S.), to maintain their imposed sanctions on Moscow until Ukraine gains reliable security.
Instead suggests a violent retaliation by adding that Kremlin is preparing troops for new offensives.
The Trump administration has not revealed details of proposed territorial exchanges or how it would ensure Putin respects a ceasefire. Retired General Keith Kellogg suggested a European NATO “resiliency force” to guard the frontlines. This would establish an 18-mile demilitarised zone that the US troops would not be a part of.
Zelensky will skip Friday’s meeting per Putin’s demands, raising concerns in Kyiv and among European allies. The European Commission emphasized in a joint statement that Kyiv must participate in all discussions about its future.
In the statement, the European Commission stressed that any decisions about Ukraine’s future must include Kyiv.
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