Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Alaska. The two leaders plan to negotiate a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump confirmed the meeting on social media, saying a ceasefire agreement was near. He hinted that the deal may include territorial swaps, which has sparked concern.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy responded firmly, rejecting any proposal that would involve giving up Ukrainian land. In a national address, he warned that excluding Ukraine from talks would be a step against peace. "These are stillborn decisions," he said, insisting that Ukraine's constitution does not allow such concessions.

The Kremlin confirmed...