Zelenskyy sees Alaska summit as opportunity for fair peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the upcoming Alaska summit as a chance for “a genuine path to fair peace and meaningful dialogue,” urging Russia to take decisive steps to end the war.

At the same time, he stressed on Telegram that Ukrainian forces are intensifying operations on the frontlines, particularly in the Pokrovsk area, where Russian troops continue to attempt to consolidate positions. 

Highlighting the “very effective” actions of the 79th and 82nd Air Assault Brigades near Dobropillia, Zelenskyy confirmed decisions to reinforce multiple sectors in Donetsk, as well as positions in the Zaporizhzhia region.

He expressed gratitude to Ukrainian troops for their resilience amid continued Russian losses.

The president also linked increased Russian military activity to the upcoming high-level talks in Alaska between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, suggesting Moscow is seeking “more favourable political positions” ahead of the summit.

Finally, Zelenskyy discussed the development of Ukraine’s contract-based armed forces and outlined plans for defence and security funding for 2025–2026, emphasising that the army will remain ready to respond swiftly to any emerging threats.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on August 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska, for a pivotal summit aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This marks their first meeting since Trump's re-election in 2024 and the first U.S.-hosted summit between the two leaders since 2007.

The summit, scheduled at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, is expected to focus on negotiations toward a ceasefire and potential peace agreement in the Russo-Ukrainian War.

President Trump has suggested that the talks could include proposals involving territorial adjustments, an idea publicly rejected by Zelenskyy, who insists that no settlement can occur without Ukraine's participation or territorial concessions.

The choice of Alaska as the summit location is notable; it lies outside the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant for President Putin, and has historical ties to Russia.

By Aghakazim Guliyev