Trump announces August 15 meet-up with Putin in Alaska, warns of land swap

Key Points

• US President Donald Trump confirmed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska to discuss ending the Ukraine war.
• Trump suggested that any peace deal would involve some land swapping between Russia and Ukraine, a contentious issue opposed by Ukraine and its European allies.
• Putin faces an ICC arrest warrant, raising questions about the logistics of the meeting, but the US does not recognize ICC authority.
• Trump expressed frustration with Russia's ongoing attacks but also hailed progress in peace talks after his envoy met Putin.