The threats, pressure and ultimatums have come and gone, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has maintained Moscow’s uncompromising demands in Ukraine, raising fears he could use a planned summit with U.

Trump will meet Putin in Alaska to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. But Zelensky has objected to being left out.

Ukraine and its European allies sought on Sunday to present a united front ahead of a meeting this week between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia that risks sidelining Kyiv in future peace talks.