New comments from President Trump aboard Air Force One on his way to Alaska for his high stakes summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, have shed light on the purpose and expectations surrounding the meeting. President Trump emphasized that his primary goal is to bring Putin to the negotiating table rather than directly negotiate for Ukraine. He expressed confidence in preventing Putin from taking over the entirety of Ukraine, attributing this to his role as president.
Despite his optimism for reaching an agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine, a U.S. official has indicated that all options, including the possibility of President Trump walking out of the summit, remain on the table if Putin is not perceived as serious about reaching a deal.
