'I will know in minutes if we can make deal': Donald Trump on meeting with Vladimir Putin; talks on Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Donald Trump announced he will meet with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, expressing confidence he'll quickly determine if a peace deal with Ukraine is possible. Trump aims for a ceasefire and plans to engage Putin, followed by discussions with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders. He criticised Zelenskyy's stance on territorial concessions, suggesting potential land swaps.