For Trump, Putin summit presents the ultimate test of dealmaking
Summary
Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, marking their first standalone summit since 2018 and testing Trump's dealmaking abilities amid geopolitical tensions.
Key Points
- Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, marking their first standalone summit since 2018.
- Putin suggested the meeting, effectively ending the West's diplomatic isolation of him since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Trump described the meeting as a 'feel-out' that would not by itself result in a deal, but aims to ascertain Putin's seriousness.
- Experts note the summit presents both an opportunity and significant political risk for Trump amid complex war dynamics.
