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>>> President Trump told Zelensky that Putin seeks full control of Donbas, while insisting peace depends on Kyiv’s decisions.
>>> Trump told European leaders peace could come quickly if Ukraine ceded all of Donbas, sparking outrage in Kyiv.
>>> Trump called the Alaska summit “progress” and rated it “10 out of 10,” despite no ceasefire deal.
>>> Axios reported Trump is pushing for a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky on August 20 in Alaska to reach a final settlement.
>>> Reports confirmed Melania Trump sent a letter to Putin, urging him “as a father” to protect children and end the war.
>>> John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Adviser, criticized Trump for leaving the summit with little, saying Putin gained time, avoided sanctions, and advanced espionage opportunities.
>>> Trump stated no new sanctions will be imposed on Russia immediately, promising to review in two to three weeks.
>>> Senator Lindsey Graham said the war could end by Christmas if Zelensky, Trump, and Putin meet in a trilateral summit.
>>> U.S. F-35 fighter jets escorted Putin’s aircraft over Alaska following the summit, in a gesture caught on Kremlin footage.