As President Trump's upcoming summit with Russian Pres. Putin approaches, Trump has issued new threats of "very severe consequences" for Russia if a ceasefire in Ukraine is not reached. The meeting, which will take place at an Alaska military base, is being described by the White House as a "listening exercise" to assess Putin's intentions for peace. The prospect of a land swap to end the conflict has been floated by the White House, a suggestion that Ukraine has already rejected.
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