What Trump can offer Putin in exchange for ending the war
14 August 16:18
US President Donald Trump is planning to offer Russia access to natural resources in the Bering Strait and the occupied territories of Ukraine during a meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.
This was reported byThe Telegraph, citing its own sources, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
According to the publication, the initiative is part of a package of proposals aimed at achieving a ceasefire. Among them is Russia’s permission to develop Ukrainian deposits, including the country’s two largest lithium deposits located on temporarily occupied land.
The possibility of lifting restrictions on the export of parts and equipment for the maintenance of Russian aircraft, much of which is out of service due to sanctions, is also being considered.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is evaluating potential economic concessions for Russia to speed up the deal.
On August 13, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, and EU leaders held an online meeting. The parties agreed that Ukraine is ready to discuss territorial issues, but without legal recognition of the Russian occupation. Zelenskyy stressed that the central topic of the talks should be an immediate ceasefire and that Ukrainian troops would not leave the unoccupied part of Donbas to prevent a new Russian offensive in Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Kharkiv.
What is currently known about the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin:
- Date and place: The summit will take place on August 15 at the Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Base in Alaska – the first meeting between the US and Russian presidents on American soil since 1988.
- Format: A one-on-one format is envisaged, followed by a meeting with delegations and a joint press conference.
- Topics of thetalks: The main topics include the war in Ukraine, as well as trade issues and potential economic cooperation between the US and Russia.
- Expected goal: The main goal is to move towards a ceasefire. Trump has already threatened “severe consequences” if Putin refuses to negotiate.
- Energy and market reaction: Oil prices have stabilized on the eve of the summit, and the market is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the meeting.
- European reaction: EU leaders, along with Zelenskyy, made a clear statement: there should be no concessions to Russia regarding Ukraine’s territories. There are doubts about a meeting without Ukraine’s participation.
Summarizing
- This is an important diplomatic step in the long process of negotiations between the US and Russia.
- The main topics are the war in Ukraine, possible peace and economic cooperation.
- Written guarantees or commitments for Ukraine remain the key demand from the West.
- The meeting can either be the beginning of real progress or just a symbolic step without concrete results.
