The meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska is highly anticipated, with the potential to redefine the trajectory of the conflict in Ukraine. The summit, slated to take place in Alaska, places the future of Ukraine and Europe in the balance. The main objective of the meeting is to negotiate an end to the war, but the approach could potentially lead to either a resolution or further escalation. Trump has taken the lead in the peacemaking efforts, driven by the prospect of a Nobel Peace Prize. The summit will address the key players and their stakes – Trump, Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and the European Union.
The potential resolution involves the implementation of a ‘West Bank Model’, which is similar to the situation in Israel. Under this plan, Russia would maintain control over the territories it currently occupies in Ukraine, while the Ukrainian government would retain nominal sovereignty. The summit’s focus is not on border demarcation but on establishing Russian control over the conquered territories. While this model may not change Ukraine’s borders on paper, it would allow for Russian influence in the region.