On Aug. 15, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine and the possibility of a ceasefire that opens the door to a future peace deal, in addition to other bilateral issues. Media reports indicate Washington and Moscow are exchanging proposals that would let Russia retain most, if not all, of the territory it currently holds in return for halting its offensive and freezing the front lines. Trump has confirmed the talks, adding that ''there'll be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both.'' Uncertainty remains over whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend, as the White House has voiced support for his participation but also signaled Trump is willing to meet Putin alone. Putin, for his part, has said conditions are not ripe for talks with Zelensky, making his exclusion likely. In this context, the main risk for...
