Trump may seek to impose concessions on Ukraine in what has become Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War Two.

Trump announced the summit location as “symbolic,” noting Alaska was sold by Russia to the United States in 1867 for $7.2 million.

Aug. 18 (UPI) -- On the eve of a highly anticipated White House meeting on ending Russia's war in Ukraine with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and seven other European leaders, President Donald Trump on Sunday night declared that Kyiv would not be regaining Moscow-annexed Crimea, nor would it be allowed to join NATO.

Putin briefs Modi on Ukraine conflict resolution efforts post-Alaska summit, Modi expresses support for peaceful resolution in Ukraine.

Ramaphosa, who’s maintained a non-aligned stance toward the conflict, has held previous talks with Zelenskiy, Trump and Putin, and earlier this month called for a ceasefire.

This was made even as Trump meets Ukrainian President Zelensky at the White House on Tuesday