APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - On Friday, President Donald Trump met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with many wondering if there will be an end to the war in Ukraine, including here in northeast Wisconsin.

Olga Heitpas lives in northeast Wisconsin, but as a first-generation Ukrainian-American, her ties to Ukraine run deep. She said the meeting of the two leaders brings optimism.

“The first glimmer of hope that a conversation is moving us closer to a glimmer of peace. I don't know if it will happen as quickly as everyone would like, but if we don't start taking those steps, we won't get there,” Heitpas said.

Heitpas hopes that if Putin is serious about finding a solution, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be invited to the table.

“Of course, that would include Pre

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