Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:21pm on 15 Aug 2025,Friday International
As US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska, Ukrainians expressed anger and fear over being excluded from the negotiations. Concerns are high that “land swaps” could be discussed, potentially ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia without Kyiv’s consent. While polls show 54% might accept compromises with strong security guarantees, distrust of Moscow remains overwhelming. Many fear a frozen frontline would allow Russia to regroup and attack again. Families of prisoners of war, soldiers, and displaced citizens see the talks as a “great injustice,” with calls for any deal to prioritize rescuing Ukrainians from occupied areas. (PC: BBC)
