Ahead of his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump reversed earlier remarks suggesting he might negotiate a “territorial swap” in Ukraine.
Trump now says such decisions rest solely with Kyiv and that his role is to encourage talks, not impose a peace deal.
He warned Putin that prolonging the war hurts Russia’s position, citing its weak economy.
The meeting will open with a one-on-one at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, but no agreements are expected, according to Kremlin officials.
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