The news came as a surprise on Friday evening. According to US President Donald Trump, Russia and the United States are close to an agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Trump, the Russians and Ukrainians would exchange area and a meeting is planned in Alaska on Friday. What exactly is that, and does this not seem like a huge defeat for Ukraine?
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Putin and Trump Agreement on exchange area Ukraine? ‘This is not politically digestible’
Bytaketonews
Aug 9, 2025