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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that any peace talks excluding Ukraine are “destined to achieve nothing,” ahead of Friday’s planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska. The meeting, their first face-to-face since 2019, comes amid growing speculation about potential compromises to end the war.
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Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s unwavering stance on sovereignty, stating that Kyiv will not surrender any territory—directly rebuffing Trump’s suggestion that land concessions could pave the way for peace. Analysts say this reflects Ukraine’s long-standing fear of backroom deals that undermine its security and independence.
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Meanwhile, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that overnight Russian missile strikes hit residential buildings in the eastern regions of Kharkiv and Dnipro, underscoring the continuing human toll of the conflict despite diplomatic manoeuvres abroad.
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As the Alaska talks approach, global attention remains fixed on whether this meeting will produce genuine progress—or simply deepen divisions between the warring sides and their allies.
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