by Oui
Tue Aug 12th, 2025 at 06:42:44 AM EST
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Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin peace plan ahead of Alaska summit | Kyiv Independent |
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska on Aug. 15 to discuss a peace plan for Ukraine -- most likely without Ukraine's participation.
[There is likely a clear proposal on the table, yet Trump may backtrack w massive pressure from European allies. US likely to take its hands off the war beyond selling arms to NATO]
On Aug. 11, the Kyiv Independent asked people on the streets of Kyiv what they think about the U.S. and Russia discussing Ukraine's future without Ukraine, as well as the proposed territory swap.
Artem Nikitin
lawyer
"I don't think anything good about either (of the questions). But, unfortunately, we're not in a position to influence this much. So I hope for the best. I believe.
But, to be honest, my mind tells me that we can't expect anything good from this."
Vitalii
service member
"I disagree with giving up our territory. I've been fighting for it for three and a half years, not so this could happen. I also disagree (with discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine). How can they resolve the issue without us?"
Nataliia Prykhodko
wife of a fallen soldier
"I think it's all nonsense. How can they solve our fate without us? This is the first thing.
"Secondly, what were so many deaths for? I lost my husband, and I don't want this to end (like this).
"I know that (Putin) wants more, he won't stop. All these negotiations are just a farce, it's just about money.
"People need to get up, go out, and do something. Who cares -- we are already being bombed. What's the point of sitting at home and discussing all this, going in circles?
"We need to change everything, starting with ourselves, so that our fate isn't decided without us."
Roman
IT worker
"It's strange to discuss it without the participation of Ukrainian representatives because, in any case, the agreement will be between Ukraine and Russia -- if it is concluded.
"But in general, I would be positive about an agreement because, in any case, I don't see the prospect of Ukraine returning Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts by military means."
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Kaja Kallas Another Empty EU Suit
Kaja Kallas: Putin going to Alaska for photo op with Trump, sanctions postponement |
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, told "Aktuaalne kaamera" that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has no desire to conclude a real peace at Friday's meeting in Alaska, and simply wants a photo opportunity with President Donald Trump.
Putin's aim is also to delay any further sanctions on Russia and to give the impression of being deeply engaged in negotiations, Kallas went on.
The meeting of [EU] foreign ministers has just ended. What did you reach a common position on?
First off, what all are agreed on is that we have to maintain unity, including in transatlantic relations, and so far as Ukraine is concerned, it is vital that nothing goes over Ukraine's head, nor over Europe's head either. This concerns Europe's security and, naturally, it concerns Ukraine. Nothing can be agreed on behind their backs. That is perhaps the most important thing.
The second key point is that an unconditional ceasefire should precede even sitting down to start negotiations on anything. When the bombs are still flying, it is not actually possible to focus on how to move forward. These are the most important points.
Hungary did not agree, meaning there was no joint statement?
What can Europe do?
Europe and Ukraine's abilities to influence the process lie in the fact that whatever agreement arises there, Ukraine or Europe must also agree to that. Otherwise, if Europe or Ukraine are not included in that agreement, then people will simply shrug; it would not be good for America and its credibility either if they agree to something whose implementation cannot be guaranteed. Implementation can only be guaranteed if Ukraine agrees to that agreement.
[NATO Secretary General] Mark Rutte told Politico that "Ukraine must decide on its own geopolitical future, without restrictions on the size of its armed forces. NATO should also have no restrictions on its presence on the eastern flank in countries such as Latvia, Estonia, and Finland." Could there be a hint in this that within any Putin-Trump deal, we must also be ready for agreements concerning the Baltic states?]
We must in any case stay alert whenever Russia meets with anyone, as it comes as no surprise that one of Russia's conditions, one which they have also repeatedly stated, is that there should be no troop presence near the so-called Russian borders, which would mean our entire country; our allies also understand that we must not in any way fall for such agreements.
