Full: Trump axes Zelensky from Putin meet? Shocking news for Ukraine as US insists on 'land swap'
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, midnight | Source: Hindustan Times
In a stunning statement ahead of his high-stakes Alaska meeting with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to “try to get some territory back for Ukraine.” Calling it a “feel-out meeting,” Trump hinted at a potential land-swapping deal to end the war, though details remain unclear. He promised to consult Ukraine’s President Zelensky before finalizing any agreement, but tensions linger as Trump continues to blame Zelensky for the conflict. With the world watching, will Putin entertain a “fair deal,” or will Alaska mark another diplomatic dead end?
