On August 11, during a broadcast of the Center for Public Analytics "Vezha", Valerii Klychk and political analyst Ihor Chelenko discussed a possible summit involving Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Ihor Chelenko believes there are signs that the US is trying to involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in negotiations in Alaska not as an equal, but to present him with pre-agreed decisions between Trump and Putin. Russia, for its part, opposes this format, supporting exclusive bilateral talks.
The discussion noted the summit may focus more on business interests than geopolitics, including projects in the Arctic and trade. Chelenko emphasized risks for Ukraine if Trump adopts a pro-Russian line and highlighted the need for Western leaders to set clear "red lines".
Experts examined possible scenarios for a ceasefire: from airspace agreements to broader options covering water and rear infrastructure. They analyzed proposals for territory or control swaps, noting the significant political and security risks these pose for Ukrainian authorities given public sentiment.
The broadcast addressed positions of European leaders, Trump's influence on negotiations, and the role of China. Chelenko argued that China is interested in freezing the conflict to improve ties with the EU, but Russia remains an important partner for Beijing.
In conclusion, the experts advised the Ukrainian public to critically evaluate information and recognize that the war will not end quickly, with diplomatic maneuvering over Ukraine expected to continue.
