Zelensky Criticizes Exclusion from Trump-Putin Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly not been invited to a planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. While U.S. officials haven't ruled out Zelensky's participation entirely, they’ve indicated it’s not a priority. The exclusion raises questions about Ukraine’s role in high-stakes diplomacy amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized an upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, calling it unacceptable because Ukraine—which is directly involved in the ongoing war with Russia—has been excluded from the talks. The summit is being framed by some as a possible turning point in the conflict.