Russia’s hardline stance and the high-stakes Alaska summit take centre stage as Vladimir Putin meets Donald Trump. The agenda includes Ukraine crisis resolution, NATO ambitions, and Russian control over Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. Tensions rise as Zelenskyy is excluded, fears of secret deals emerge, and global security hangs in the balance. The world watches closely as the summit promises shockwaves in international relations and peace talks.