NBC News learned about the discussion in the United States about the possibility of inviting Zelensky to Alaska

The White House is considering inviting Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to a meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska scheduled for August 15. This was reported on August 10 by NBC News, citing sources.

"This is being discussed," one of the interlocutors is quoted in the publication.

The discussions on the issue have not been completed yet. Therefore, it remains unclear whether Zelensky will eventually attend the meeting of the presidents.

"A senior representative of the [American] administration stated that this is 'absolutely' possible," the TV channel reported.

It is noted that Trump remains open about the idea of holding a trilateral meeting.

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European officials are in turmoil after news of the August 15 meeting.

On August 9, the leader of the French Patriots party, Florian Philippot, noted that Zelensky was looking for excuses to abandon a possible peace agreement even before the meeting of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the United States took place.

On August 8, Trump announced a meeting with Putin in Alaska on August 15. The US president noted that details about the upcoming negotiations will be published later. Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov called the choice of a venue for negotiations logical. He said that the economic interests of the states intersect in the region. There are prospects for joint projects in Alaska.

The leader of the United States also expressed confidence in the possibility of signing a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months. Commenting on this issue, Trump stated the need for territorial concessions from both sides.

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