10 August 2025,
Sunday
10 August 2025,
Sunday
Russia-Ukraine war: US President Donald Trump stated that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on 15 August. Both countries will negotiate a peace agreement to end the war.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Ukrainian President Zelensky, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the US are close to ending this conflict. Trump said that some territorial exchanges will also be made to stop the war.
Trump wrote that the much-anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be held next Friday, August 15th, 2025, in the magnificent state of Alaska, USA. Further details will also be shared soon. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Media reports suggest that under this agreement, Russia will halt its military operations in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.
The biggest question is whether US President Donald Trump can persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war or at least agree to a ceasefire. Trump believes he possesses the personality and skills to convince Putin.
During his 2024 presidential campaign and early in his term, Trump stated that he would consider Putin's demands if Putin stopped the war. Trump clearly stated that he was not in favour of continuing the war.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not reach any agreement unless the US and Europe guarantee that Ukraine will never become a member of NATO and will not receive security guarantees. Furthermore, Putin will insist that the US and Europe recognise Crimea and the territories occupied by the Russian army during the war as being under Russian jurisdiction.
The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15th is extremely important for India. The US has imposed a 25% tariff on India. Due to India's purchase of Russian oil, the US has announced an additional 25% tariff and secondary sanctions. These tariffs will come into effect on August 27th. If the August 15th talks fail, Indian exporters will bear the burden of a total 50% tariff. This will reduce exports and earnings, directly impacting the Indian economy.
