Group 1 - The meeting between Russian President Putin and US President Trump aims to negotiate an end to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, but analysts doubt a lasting solution will be achieved [1][2] - Putin is expected to leverage the meeting to extract concessions from the US, potentially expanding the agenda beyond Ukraine to include geopolitical and economic cooperation, such as energy deals and arms control [2][3] - Analysts suggest that Trump’s reluctance to impose severe sanctions directly on Russia may expose his vulnerabilities during the negotiations, as he has preferred to target Russia's allies instead [3][4] Group 2 - Despite appearing to hold an advantageous position, Putin is under pressure from international sanctions, labor shortages, and high inflation, which may weaken his negotiating stance [5] - The Russian economy is struggling, with significant fiscal deficits exacerbated by declining oil revenues, indicating a fragile economic situation [5] - There are concerns that any agreements reached may come at the expense of Ukraine, particularly if territorial concessions are made, which could lead to an unsustainable resolution [5]