Zelenskyy announces White House visit after Trump-Putin Alaska summit ends in no deal

Geopolitical Landscape - Ukrainian President Zalinsky will meet with President Trump in the US after being excluded from the Alaska summit [1] - Zalinsky proposes a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the USA, and Russia to achieve peace [2] - President Trump suggests a peace agreement, not just a ceasefire, is the best way to end the war [2] - Discussions about potential land swaps occurred, but specifics were not disclosed by President Trump [7] - Zalinsky stated that sanctions must be strengthened if there is no trilateral meeting or if Russia evades an honest end to the war [9] Diplomatic Challenges - Experts believe achieving peace is unrealistic at this stage, suggesting a ceasefire is a more attainable goal [12][13] - Russia views President Zalinsky as illegitimate and demands new elections with Russian influence [18][20] - Putin is perceived to be gaining legitimacy and breaking out of international isolation through the summit [23] - The summit between Presidents Putin and Trump was criticized for being unconditional, with little tangible outcome [27][29] European Response - European leaders are working to prevent significant damage from the meeting and maintain coordination with Ukraine and the US [34][35] - Europe is playing a constructive role in keeping the White House within certain parameters to ensure a relationship between President Trump and President Zalinsky [36][37]