Trump demands Putin end war, promises Ukraine security guarantees – Barrow
Donald Trump, President of the US (photo: Getty Images)
At the Alaska summit, US President Donald Trump will demand that Russian President Vladimir Putin implement a ceasefire and has promised security guarantees for Ukraine in coordination with other partners, according to France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.
The French minister noted that US President Donald Trump made it clear to Ukraine and its allies that he will demand an unconditional ceasefire from Vladimir Putin.
The American leader also emphasized that any negotiations on territorial issues will take place only with Volodymyr Zelenskyy present at future meetings.
“Trump also stated that the US will join the security guarantees developed by the coalition of willing countries, led by France, the UK, and Germany,” Barrot added.
Trump–Putin summit
On Friday, August 15, US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska.
The talks are expected to focus on securing a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
However, EU officials are concerned that the American and Russian presidents could decide Ukraine’s future and Europe’s security at the Alaska meeting.
As a precaution, on August 13, European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a video conference with Trump to discuss key positions.
French President Emmanuel Macron said that Trump aims to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine with Putin.
Zelenskyy noted that, ahead of the Alaska summit, Putin is trying to show that sanctions are ineffective and is leveraging battlefield successes for pressure.
During the dialogue, Ukraine and its European allies also agreed with Trump on five joint principles for ending the war.
