Putin to face ‘very severe consequences’ if he does not agree Ukraine ceasefire, says Trump

<p>US president also suggests he would push for second summit if his meeting with Putin goes well alongside Vlodymyr Zelenskyy</p><p>Vladimir Putin will face “very severe consequences” if he does not agree a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine at his summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, the US president said on Wednesday.</p><p>Speaking after a call with Vlodymyr Zelesnkyy and other European leaders, including Britain’s Keir Starmer, Trump also suggested he would push for a second summit if his meeting with Putin goes well – this time including his Ukrainian counterpart.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/13/trump-assurances-europe-putin-ukraine-alaska-talks">Continue reading...</a>