Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:50am on 12 Aug 2025,Tuesday International
Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. Reports say a plan to swap land in eastern Ukraine for a ceasefire is on the table. Russia could get the rest of Donetsk, while fighting stops elsewhere. Ukraine has rejected the idea, saying it will not give up land. People in towns like Sloviansk fear losing homes again. Critics warn such a deal could reward Russia’s invasion. Trump wants a 30-day full ceasefire first. Ukraine is not part of the talks, raising concerns about decisions being made without them. The meeting could end without any agreement. (PC: Reuters)
