Trump warned Russia of "serious consequences" if the deal on Ukraine is rejected

On August 13, US President Donald Trump warned Russia of possible "serious consequences" if the Russian Federation and the United States do not reach any agreements on Ukraine in Alaska on August 15.

"Russia will face serious consequences," NBC News quoted him as saying.

At the same time, it is not specified exactly what "consequences" the head of the White House implies.

Who knows: Europe continues to send unconstructive signals ahead of Alaska summit

Why is the Brussels delegation not expected at the leaders' talks and what is the likelihood of an early meeting between Russia, the United States and Ukraine?

Bloomberg reported on August 11 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and EU leaders are trying to prepare for a meeting between Russian Leader Vladimir Putin and Trump scheduled for Friday, August 15, to be held in Anchorage, Alaska.

Later, on August 13, after talks with European leaders initiated by Zelensky, Trump called the ceasefire in Ukraine the main goal of his meeting with the Russian president.

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