Trump Moves to Phase Three of His Push for Peace in Ukraine

Liberty Nation ^ | Aug 19, 2025 | Dave Patterson

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Putin feeling the pressure from the White House gaggle of Zelensky and European leaders.

Following his historic summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, President Donald Trump took the next step in what is shaping up to be a three-phase journey to peace between Russia and Ukraine. On Monday (Aug. 18), the commander-in-chief hosted the embattled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, along with a pride of European leaders who have a vested interest in settling an almost four-year war on their continent.

The first phase was a bilateral meeting with Putin last week in Alaska. The second phase was the strategy discussion at the White House with the Ukrainian leader; the heads of Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Finland; and joined by the NATO Secretary General and the president of the European Union.

The third phase is a trilateral meeting with Zelensky, Putin, and Trump to close on an agreement that will stop the fighting in Ukraine and lay the foundation for a lasting peace. This will not be easy. According to a Just the News report, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday [Aug. 17] that Kyiv won’t give up land that has not been occupied by Moscow’s forces as part of a peace agreement, later adding that Ukraine’s constitution doesn’t permit it.” However, to make progress, that hard line may have to be modified.

During a press availability with Trump and Zelensky, the US president was asked about the failure to get a ceasefire in Alaska, after he said there would be severe consequences if that were not achieved. Trump responded, “I don’t think you need a ceasefire. If you look at the six deals I settled this year, they were all at war. I didn’t do any ceasefires.” He further explained...

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