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This Thursday, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska , an unusual yet symbolically charged location for high-stakes diplomacy. Far from European capitals and just across the Bering Strait from Russia, Alaska is neutral ground in geography, but not in politics. For both leaders, it’s a calculated stage to address one of the world’s most dangerous conflicts — the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukraine: The Unfinished War After more than three years of fighting, Ukraine’s battlefield lines remain fluid, but the human and economic costs have only deepened. President Trump has hinted at a controversial proposal — trading control of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea for a ceasefire. Kyiv has rejected the idea outright, with President Zelenskiy stressing that no agreements should be made without Ukraine’s direct participation. European leaders have backed this stance, warning that any deal made over Ukraine’s head could undermine the principles of sovereignty and internati...