Prior to the Alaska summit, President Donald Trump openly stated he "won't be happy" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, according to Fox News . This highly anticipated meeting reportedly marks Trump's first face-to-face encounter with Putin since the new administration took office.

Trump expressed his desire for a lasting ceasefire, emphasizing the importance of setting the stage for productive negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, Fox News states. "It's not for me to negotiate a deal for Ukraine, but I can certainly set the table," Trump said to Fox’s Bret Baier, noting that future discussions might include himself and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Further underlining the stakes, Trump acknowledged canceling future talks if

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