Fight for peace: Trump and Putin negotiate in Alaska - what is the planning of Ukraine?

Fight for peace: Trump and Putin negotiate in Alaska - what is the planning of Ukraine?

Anchorage, Alaska, USA - On Friday, US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, plans to receive. The central concern of this meeting is negotiations on a possible peace solution in the Ukrainian conflict, which has lasted for almost three and a half years. The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is expected to take part in the summit, but coordinates in the background with European countries and the USA. Interestingly, Kyiv now shows willingness to make concessions on what could change the dynamics of negotiation.

The situation was already tense because Russia has conquered large areas in the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, Saporischschja and Cherson. The Crimea, which has been under Russian control since 2014, remains a controversial point. According to reports, Ukraine and Russia are ready to talk about an area exchange, whereby Selenskyj could possibly even agree to freeze the front line. This would guarantee Russia control over certain Ukrainian regions, while there is speculation that Ukraine from Luhansk and Donetsk wants to withdraw.

European perspective and security guarantees

In the run -up to the talks, European countries such as Great Britain, France, Germany and Poland emphasized that the way to peace can only be taken together with Ukraine. In a joint explanation, these countries require an armistice as a prerequisite for possible conversations. In addition, it is clarified that international borders may not be changed by violence. There are also great concerns about the security guarantees for Ukraine.

A European nations' own peace proposal provides for an armistice and interchangeable exchange of territory. While Trump prospects a peace agreement that provides for area abduction in Ukraine, Selenskyj vehemently rejects such suggestions. However, Trump is apparently also interested in a three-way summit that Selenskyj could include. It remains to be seen whether such a format can be agreed and to what extent this could contribute to the de -escalation of the conflict.

contradictory signals from Russia and Ukraine

Russia has shown no signs of moving away from its maximum position. According to the Russian constitution, the authorities consider the four occupied Ukrainian regions and the Crimea as integral parts of Russia. Despite his explanations of openness to diplomacy, Putin continues to be discussed on the discussion about the "basic causes" of the conflict and the recognition of the annexions. On the other hand, Ukraine sees these annexions as illegal and has agreed that a return of the areas may only be possible on a diplomatic way.

In addition to the geopolitical challenges, Trump criticized Russia and gave Selenskyj responsibility for the ongoing conflict. This leads to tensions because Selenskyj Trump accuses of taking over Russian propaganda. In the meantime, Russia continued its military operations in Ukraine, while Selenskyj speaks of the need for a coordinated peace process.

The next few days will be crucial for the further course of the conflict and the possible steps towards permanent peace. The geopolitical players are excited to see how Trump and Putin will sit at a table and what effects this could have on Ukraine and the stability of the region.