Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit: Ukraine and Allies Prepare for Critical Diplomatic Meeting in Britain
In the lead-up to an important summit between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, Ukraine along with its key international partners are actively preparing for a significant diplomatic event.
According to sources, an informal gathering of senior officials from the United States, Ukraine, and several European countries is planned to take place in Britain.
This meeting aims to serve as a platform for developing a unified stance ahead of future negotiations with Putin and potential compromises that may be discussed privately.
Due to high tensions and diplomatic maneuvers, details regarding participants and logistics are still under discussion, particularly who exactly will attend this informal summit to avoid misunderstandings and ensure productive negotiations.Sources reveal that preparatory talks were held via conference calls over recent days.
U.S.
President Donald Trump recently held a phone briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of several European nations to update them on the outcomes of his special envoy Steve Vickers’ meeting with Putin.
Participants indicated that Putin allegedly confirmed his willingness to end the war, agreeing to some concessions—specifically, recognition of territorial changes in eastern Ukraine, including the occupied regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, controlled by Russia since 2014.
Some reports suggest that Putin may have hinted at Russia relinquishing claims to Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, which are currently partially controlled by Russia — a move seen as a significant concession.However, other sources state that Putin has proposed freezing current positions, which raises questions about the scope of possible concessions.
Many diplomats emphasize the importance of coordinated efforts to achieve a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine.
After several consultations, Ukrainian and European officials currently lack definitive information regarding the details of Moscow’s or Washington’s proposals.A Ukrainian diplomat noted that even if Zelenskyy were to agree to Putin’s demands, Constitutional procedures requiring a national referendum would likely be necessary to legitimize any territorial concessions.
Meanwhile, Trump may emphasize that a potential deal could involve exchanges of territories, as he suggested recently, and Ukraine’s leadership aims to avoid violating constitutional standards.
The overarching goal remains to safeguard Ukraine’s territorial integrity and ensure any agreements respect Ukrainian laws and national interests.