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Trump and Putin Head to Anchorage for Ukraine Ceasefire Summit
Trump and Putin aim to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, trade cooperation, and potential tariff removals on India amid concerns over territorial concessions, with a 25% chance of failure, officials said.
- Ahead of the Alaska summit on Aug. 15, US President Donald Trump predicted a 25% chance it could fail, describing it as 'like a chess game' at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
- Amid urgent Western concerns, the Aug. 15 summit arrives at a critical moment for Ukraine, with Zelenskyy and European leaders warning against any deal that risks future attacks.
- Outlining summit logistics, Karoline Leavitt said the meeting will include a bilateral lunch and a news conference, which may be joint or solo.
- Warning the stakes are high, Trump predicted 'very severe consequences' and sanctions if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire or the Aug 15 summit fails.
- Projecting beyond Friday, Trump predicted the coming months will be crucial in determining if the Alaska summit leads to cooperation or instability, with a 25 percent failure chance.
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