Trump-Putin Meeting on Ukraine War: Zelenskyy Invited? | Sunrise

Potential Trump-Putin Summit on Ukraine War

• 🇺🇸 President Trump is scheduled for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
• 🇺🇦 There are discussions about potentially inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to this bilateral summit.

Ukrainian Perspective on Negotiations

• 🗣️ Ukraine's stance is that any negotiations concerning Ukraine's future must include Ukrainian representatives, especially regarding territorial exchanges.
• ⚠️ Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed distrust, believing Russia may attempt to deceive the United States during talks.
• 💬 Zelenskyy stated, "We understand Russia's intention to deceive America. We will not allow this."

Ongoing Conflict and Distrust

• 💥 Despite potential negotiations, Russia has not eased pressure on Ukraine, with recent strikes in Zaporizhzhia injuring approximately 20 people.
• 💔 Local media reported seven deaths across Ukraine in the last day, fueling fears that Russia may feign negotiation while continuing military operations.
• 🔍 The primary concern in Ukraine is that Russia will use the summit to appear willing to negotiate while continuing to advance into Ukrainian territory.