UKRAINE TODAY

Geopolitics Today: Conflict Dynamics and Global Diplomacy

Upcoming Summit at Alaska: A highly anticipated meeting between President Trump and President Putin on August 15 is expected to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European leaders remain cautious, urging Ukraine’s involvement and signaling concerns over potential off-the-record land agreements.(turn0news7, turn0news3)
Contested “West Bank-style” Proposal: Discussions hint at a controversial settlement model where Russia retains military and economic control over occupied parts of Ukraine, akin to Israel’s governance in the West Bank. The White House has called these reports “fake news.” Ukrainian President Zelensky has firmly rejected any territorial giveaway.(turn0news37)
Secret Prisoner Exchange Channel: Behind the scenes, Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange POWs using a discreet, high-level backchannel. Over 10,000 prisoners have been swapped since 2022, largely orchestrated by military intelligence and mediated by countries like Turkey and Saudi Arabia.(turn0news39)