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Okun: Trump drops ceasefire demand, making it seem like Putin used the summit to recruit him; Trump will now do Putin’s ‘dirty work’ for him, making it appear Ukraine is against a ceasefire.
Expert Novikov: Alaska summit to show clear distinction in approaches – trump seeks speedy ceasefire, while Putin demands legally binding end to ‘Ukrainian threat,’ territorial dispute.
Putin, Trump announce Alaska talks; Witkoff reported to have misunderstood Russian call for four eastern provinces as ‘swap’ proposal; Zelensky restates positions, calls Europeans
Shevchuk: Motivation for peace has faded in Russia, because the West has not offered it any tangible benefits for ending hostilities.
Lukyanov: Russia to insist on ‘harsh’ measure of Ukrainian withdrawal from four provinces; Trump views Ukraine as a burden, Russia as part of profitable, streamlined new foreign policy.
Podolyak: Status quo has not changed since Trump, Putin call; expert: Kiev wants to draw US to its side by showing that Putin is the one to blame for lack of progress on peace talks.
Zhelenin: Despite Lavrov’s maximalist posture, ceasefire proposal a sign of wartime strain on Russia, longing for peace, concessions to come.
Zhelenin: Trump’s threats to stop aid to Kiev were intended to force Zelensky to surrender to Russia, but instead, his policies are leading to a catastrophe that will only prolong war.
Vinokurov: For talks to work, US, Russia must normalize dialogue, but US wants truce first, while Russia wants to restore trust, formalize relations before proceeding with a ceasefire.
Experts: Dmitriyev’s mission shows real promise of normalization, despite pressure from hawks in US, Ukraine and Brussels on Trump’s policy