Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) hopes that the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in her home state will help bring the war in Ukraine to an end.

“This is another opportunity for the Arctic to serve as a venue that brings together world leaders to forge meaningful agreements,” Murkowski posted on the social media platform X. "While I remain deeply wary of Putin and his regime, I hope these discussions lead to genuine progress and help end the war on equitable terms."

Trump on Friday evening announced on social media that he is slated to meet with Putin to engage in peace talks on Aug. 15 in Alaska.

Earlier in the day, Trump said he would discuss the swapping of territories with Putin, who reportedly floated a ceasefire proposal involving Ukraine

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