As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, Zelenskyy emphasizes the high stakes for Ukraine, seeking a path to just peace through trilateral discussions. He reported battlefield updates and intelligence assessments, stressing Russia's losses and intentions. Trump indicated potential security guarantees for Ukraine but left land concessions to their discretion, aiming for a deal-making second meeting.
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