Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow's uncompromising demands in the ongoing war in Ukraine, raising concerns that he might use an upcoming summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to pressure Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable peace deal. Both Russia and Ukraine continue to hold firm to their respective demands ahead of the planned meeting. The summit is seen as a critical moment that could influence the future of the conflict, with observers closely watching how the negotiations might evolve.