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Ukraine Reacts And Rejects Concessions Before Meeting Between Trump And Putin. Zelensky Says He Will Not Accept Territory Exchange And Demands Ukraine Participation In Negotiations
According to information from O Globo and international agencies, the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, declared on Saturday (9) that he will not cede territory to Russia under any circumstances. The statement came hours after the announcement of a meeting between Trump and Putin, scheduled for August 15, in Alaska, aimed at seeking an agreement to end the war that began in 2022.
The meeting, which will bring together the president of the United States, Donald Trump, and the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, takes place under strong international pressure and without confirmation of the presence of Ukrainian representatives. For Zelensky, any negotiation without Kiev “would be a decision against peace” and “would not result in anything concrete.”
Context Of The Meeting And Trump’s Statements
When announcing the summit, Trump stated that there could be “some territory exchange for the benefit of both sides,” without specifying which regions would be at stake. The proposal generated an immediate reaction from the Ukrainian government and concerns among European countries.
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The choice of Alaska as the meeting location was considered “logical” by the Kremlin, as it is close to Russia and the strategic interests of both countries. This meeting will be the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Putin since 2019 and Putin’s first visit to the U.S. since 2015.
Zelensky’s Firm Stance
Zelensky reiterated that no decision can be made without Ukraine’s participation. In his words, “Ukrainians will not hand over their land to the occupier” and “the war cannot end without Ukraine.”
The president also continued to advocate for a tripartite summit and emphasized that he is prepared for decisions that bring peace, but the solution must be “dignified” and not based on unilateral concessions.
Military And Diplomatic Scenario
Despite three rounds of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine this year, no significant progress has been recorded. Meanwhile, the combat front remains active, with drone attacks and bombings in regions such as Kherson and Sumy.
Putin continues to push offensively to consolidate control over the regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Ceding these territories would mean that Kiev would lose strategic industrial centers and crucial defensive positions, facilitating future Russian attacks.
Public Opinion And Internal Dilemma
Recent surveys from the International Sociology Institute of Kiev show that more than three-quarters of Ukrainians oppose the cession of territory. However, support for concessions has grown since 2023, rising from 10% to 38%, reflecting the weariness of the war and the lack of military advances.
For Ukrainian military leaders, such as an officer identified by the codename “Barbarossa,” “exchanging territories is not peace, it’s giving the enemy breathing room before a new attack.”
Next Steps
The meeting between Trump and Putin could redefine the course of negotiations, but Ukraine’s absence from the table may limit the efficacy of any agreement. Meanwhile, allies such as the United Kingdom and the United States continue to discuss strategies to achieve lasting peace, maintaining sanctions and military support for Kiev.
The meeting in Alaska will be closely watched by the international community, which is waiting to see if the dialogue between the two leaders will result in concrete measures or just a diplomatic stalemate.
And you, do you believe that a meeting between Trump and Putin without Ukraine’s presence can truly bring peace or only favor one side of the conflict? Leave your opinion in the comments — we want to hear from those who closely follow the topic.
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