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Russia pounds Ukraine, boosts army as world braces for Putin-Trump talks

Russia pounds Ukraine, boosts army as world braces for Putin-Trump talks

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine conflict. Ukraine and its European allies are concerned as they were not included in the talks. Despite the planned meeting, Russian military actions continue in Ukraine.

Key Facts

  • Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine conflict.
  • Ukrainian and European leaders are worried because they are excluded from these talks.
  • Ukraine claims Russia continues military offensives, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region.
  • Over 500 Russian drones and missiles targeted Ukraine in one week, with some breaching Ukrainian defenses.
  • European leaders warn against conceding Ukrainian land and threaten more sanctions if Russia does not cease hostilities.
  • The Alaska meeting will start with a private discussion between Putin and Trump, then include broader meetings with delegates.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for Ukraine to be part of negotiations.
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