India has welcomed the proposed Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska and expressed hope that it will help end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Modi's message "This is not an era of war" was reiterated.
Trump Putin Meeting: India has welcomed the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for August 15th in Alaska. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that this meeting could be a significant step towards ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. India expressed hope that this meeting will open new avenues for peace talks.
PM Modi's Message
The Ministry of External Affairs' statement also reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message that "This is not an era of war". India described the consensus reached between the US and Russia as a positive step. Trump announced on ‘Truth Social’ that this highly anticipated meeting will be held next Friday in the Great State of Alaska, with more details to be released soon.
Significance of Putin's US Visit and Summit
This will be Putin's first visit to the United States since 2015, when he met with then-President Barack Obama. Furthermore, this will be the first US-Russia summit since 2021, when Putin met with former President Joe Biden in Geneva.
Trump's Proposal: Possibility of Regional Land Swap
During the signing of the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace agreement in the US, Trump hinted that a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia could involve the exchange of some territories. He said, "We will get some land back and exchange some land. It will be in the interest of both countries."
Zelenskyy's Strong Stance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Trump's proposal. He said on Telegram that the Ukrainian constitution clearly states that no one will give up their land. Zelenskyy warned that any agreement made without Kyiv would be a "dead solution" that would never work.
