US-Russia Negotiations in Alaska: Leaders’ Limits and International Tensions
On the northern coast of Alaska, an intensely tense meeting took place between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which nearly ended in a total breakdown due to stark disagreements over the future of Ukrainian territories.
According to sources from Axios, during this contentious encounter, Putin made maximalist demands regarding control over the Donetsk region, causing frustration for the American leader and almost prompting a halt to negotiations.
Reports indicate that Putin insisted on complete control over the entire territory of Donetsk, where approximately 75% is currently under Russian occupation.
Close margins suggest that Putin refused to compromise, leading to sharp conflicts in discussions.
In response to his tough demands, Trump stated that if issues over Donetsk remain unresolved, there is no point in prolonging talks.
Although Putin reportedly changed his position and withdrew some of his extreme demands, U.S.
intelligence agencies hold varying assessments: one scenario suggests Russia could seize the entire Donetsk region by October, while others acknowledge the uncertainty and complexity of future developments.
The negotiations also involved international media and agencies, notably Reuters, which previously reported Russia’s conditions for ending the war, including Kyiv’s requirement to withdraw forces from occupied Donbas regions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that any negotiations must adhere strictly to Ukraine’s constitutional sovereignty, which prohibits ceding or exchanging territories, thereby challenging the feasibility of any agreements that contradict national laws.