Russian President Vladimir Putin described his meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska as “useful and timely,” calling their conversation “sincere and substantive.” Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military advanced about two kilometers on the northeastern Sumy front. In response, leaders from eight Nordic and Baltic nations reiterated their steadfast support for Ukraine and endorsed Trump’s efforts to end Russian aggression. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled that the U.S. is willing to participate in security guarantees for Kyiv. Reports suggest Putin offered to relax some territorial gains in exchange for eastern Donetsk, while European leaders may accompany Ukrainian President Zelenskyy when he visits Trump in Washington on Monday.
