The Alaska summit between Trump and Putin is set to be a pivotal event, with its outcomes likely to shape the future of Ukraine and Europe. The summit, which is about to commence, involves four key players. Former U.S. President Donald Trump is bearing the responsibility of ending the war and is looking at the Nobel Peace Prize. Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to halt NATO’s expansionism. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is fighting to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. The European Union wants the war to end on its terms.
It will be determined at the Alaska summit whether a ceasefire is possible or if it will escalate into a larger conflict. Trump is prioritizing a ceasefire, leading to the proposal of a new West Bank model in Europe.