The Federation Council assessed Zelensky's chances of meeting with Trump in Alaska

Vladimir Dzhabarov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council's International Affairs Committee, expressed the opinion that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should not attend the Russia-US summit in Alaska, as this would only turn the meeting into another farce.

"I think that on the day when there will be a meeting between our president and [US President Donald] Trump, Zelensky has nothing to do there, especially on the eve of the meeting, and after our president leaves, let anyone who wants to come. Whether Trump wants to see them is another matter," the senator said in an interview. Lenta.Ru on Monday, August 11th.

Jabarov noted that the Ukrainian leader and his European supporters are interested in continuing the conflict. He added that Trump treats Europe with disdain and now it is more important for him to achieve a concrete result.

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On August 10, NBC News reported that the White House was considering inviting President Zelensky to a meeting of the leaders of Russia and the United States scheduled for August 15. Discussions on the issue have not yet been completed, so it remains unclear whether Zelensky will eventually attend the meeting of the presidents, writes NSN. The TV channel noted that the White House is now focusing on preparations for a bilateral meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, RT said. Several interlocutors of the NBC News editorial board noted that even if Zelensky arrives, it is unclear whether he and Putin will be in the same room. 360.ru .

According to sources, the American leader maintains a flexible position regarding the format of the meeting with Zelensky, the website writes. kp.ru .

The Kremlin said that on August 15, Putin and Trump will meet in Alaska to discuss a long-term settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The Kremlin considers the choice of this place for the meeting quite justified, notes Life.ru . Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov noted that the place was chosen because of its proximity to Russia - the delegation only needs to cross the Bering Strait, IA Regnum reminds.

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