El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, indicó en una entrevista que esperaba presionar al presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, hacia una segunda reunión, pero reconoció que existía la posibilidad de que el encuentro del viernes no tuviera éxito.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Donald Trump has adopted a more optimistic tone regarding negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, stating he is now convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a deal. Trump estimated there is only a 25% chance that talks would fail, emphasizing his belief that Putin would prefer a resolution over continued conflict. The upcoming summit will take place at a historic Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska, a location with ties to both Russian and American history.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that any agreement could involve Ukraine ceding territory, and continues to seek support from European leaders. The meeting has drawn both official welcomes and protests in Anchorage. Trump has indicated that if the talks are successful, he aims to quickly arrange a trilateral meeting with Zelensky; if not, he will return to Washington.

Trump cambia el tono y confía en un acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra de Ucrania

Tras días rebajando las expectativas de la opinión pública, Donald Trump las ha elevado de repente, describiendo su reunión con el presidente de Rusia como una partida de ajedrez a la que ha favorecido a ganar. Creo que al presidente Putin le gustaría ver un acuerdo. Trump dice que ahora convencido de que Vladimir Putin estará de acuerdo en poner fin a su guerra en Ucrania y dice que sólo hay un 25% de posibilidades de que las conversaciones fracasen. Él preferiría despegar, tomar sobre toda Ucrania, pero yo soy el presidente y él no va a perder el tiempo con mí. En Rusia, Putin se reunió con los negociadores y publicó un vídeo diciendo que la administración Trump está haciendo un esfuerzo bastante enérgico y sincero. Pues yo creo que el diálogo es muy importante. Pero en Alaska, el principal negociador del Kremlin dijo CNN que lo importante es escuchar su versión. Y hay un montón de malentendidos, desinformación sobre la posición rusa y también es un la oportunidad de restablecer, si la reunión va bien, las relaciones entre EE.UU. y Rusia. La preocupación del presidente de Ucrania Putin podría convencer a Trump de que Ucrania debe ceder tierras. Reunión de Vladimir Zelensky con el primer ministro del Reino Unido, continuando su gira con los líderes europeos para presionar a Trump. Lo que él es un alto el fuego incondicional. Rusia quiere territorio. Este ex Biden El asesor principal de Harris dice que Trump es conocido por su negociación de última hora técnicas. El presidente Trump está tratando de enviar un fuerte mensaje al presidente Putin justo antes de la reunión indicando que quiero llegar a un acuerdo y yo y yo realmente quiero hacer esto no sólo porque resulta que quiero la paz entre ustedes y Ucrania, sino también porque quiero mi Premio Nobel de la Paz. Si el viernes conversaciones van bien, Trump dice que quiere establecer una reunión trilateral con Zelensky y rápido. Pero si va mal, dice que se dirige directamente de vuelta aquí a la Casa Blanca. Ashley Burke, CBC News, Washington. Lindsay Duncombe está en Anchorage, Alaska esta noche antes de la cumbre entre EE.UU. y Rusia. Y Lindsay, ¿qué puedes decirnos sobre el lugar de la reunión presidencial? Bueno, este es un lugar remoto y agreste para una reunión que podría ser un punto de inflexión clave para la guerra en Ucrania. Y esto en realidad solía ser Rusia. Los rusos colonizaron esta zona. Establecieron un comercio de pieles y luego vendieron la tierra a los Estados Unidos en 1867. Y todavía hay evidencia de esa historia rusa. Hay iglesias ortodoxas rusas. Hay restaurantes aquí en Anchorage que todavía sirven comida rusa. La reunión tendrá lugar en una base de la Fuerza Aérea que también fue clave para las defensas de EE.UU. en el Guerra Fría. Ciertamente, antes de la reunión, estamos viendo algunas bienvenidas por parte del gobernador y el alcalde, pero también enfado ya que hay gente protestando por el hecho de que Putin se reúna con el presidente aquí. De acuerdo. Gracias, Lindsay. Lindsay Duncombe en Anchorage, Alaska esta noche.

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European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of peace talks

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Russian President Vladimir Putin described his meeting with President Trump as "frank, substantive and bringing us closer to making the necessary decisions." But the Alaska summit couldn't have been more far removed from the battlefields of Ukraine.

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Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. This comes one day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine.

London

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Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday, President Trump sounded optimistic about his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

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Trump cambia el tono y confía en un acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra de Ucrania

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