Aug 15, 06:17 AM

Ukraine Softens Stance, Ready to Concede Territory Ahead of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Amid NATO Bid

Ukraine has indicated a willingness to concede territories currently held by Russia as part of a potential peace agreement ahead of the scheduled peace summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Reports from the British publication The Telegraph detail that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has softened his stance, potentially agreeing to cease hostilities and cede areas already under Russian control. This shift is reportedly linked to Ukraine's aspiration to join NATO. The peace talks, backed by European interests, aim to end the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. During the summit, Trump called for a rapid ceasefire and discussed the possibility of Ukraine relinquishing land, while Putin did not commit to stopping civilian casualties. The meeting has drawn attention in the UK press, highlighting the gravity of the negotiations and the hope for peace after years of conflict.