Russia and the US have confirmed an August 15 Alaska summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, marking their first high-level meeting since 2021. Trump has hinted at a land swap plan, which has raised alarm in Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy rejecting any deal without Kyiv’s involvement. Analysts say Russia holds the upper hand, bolstered by recent battlefield gains and growing global alliances. Discussions could go beyond Ukraine, touching on sanctions relief, NATO’s eastward expansion, strategic arms treaties, and a new European security framework. Watch