US to consult Europe before Trump-Putin meeting - Polish Prime Minister
Photo: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (Vitalii Nosach/RBC-Ukraine)
The United States has promised to consult with its European partners before the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. They will meet on August 15 in Alaska, The Guardian reports.
The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the importance of preserving Ukraine's integrity "is not just a matter of solidarity with our neighbour, but also of our own security."
Tusk has "lots of fears and lots of hope" regarding the Trump-Putin meeting and noted "tactic … of unpredictability at times, when it comes to various moves and actions" by Trump.
According to Tusk, some parts of Putin's proposal regarding territory appear "one-sided," and "difficult to see why it's unacceptable" for Ukraine.
Trump-Putin meeting
US President Donald Trump announced the date and location of talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin - August 15 in Alaska. According to NBC, the White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump also mentioned the possibility of a "territory swap" between Ukraine and Russia, including the return of some territories.
In response, Zelenskyy reminded that the territorial issue is explained in the Constitution and that Ukraine will not give its land to Russia. The President of Ukraine also stressed that the Russian side is promoting the idea of such a proposal without any guarantees.
Read more about what Ukraine can expect from the Trump-Putin meeting in our material on the topic.
