President Donald Trump says he will push Russia to return some Ukrainian territory during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Calling it a “feel-out meeting,” he vowed to consult Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before any deal, while hinting at possible land swaps, BBC reported.

EU leaders insist no agreement will be valid without Ukraine’s consent. Zelensky has dismissed any deal made without Kyiv as “dead,” noting there is no sign Russia plans to end the war. The talks follow Trump’s ceasefire deadline to Moscow and precede a virtual meeting with Zelensky, US and EU leaders to coordinate strategy.