Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska: Why Analysts Warn of Risks.

Ahead of the scheduled summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, expectations at the White House have lowered, acknowledging that there may be no concrete agreements. Trump himself called the meeting 'informal' and stated that he would understand within the first few minutes whether Putin is ready for a ceasefire. However, analysts believe that Trump's improvisational preparation could become a disaster for global politics.

This is discussed in an article by The Guardian.

Analysts believe that Putin has a clear plan, while Trump is going in 'off the cuff'

Donald Trump, as he has expressed before, will either advise Kyiv and European leaders to 'keep fighting' or inform them that 'an agreement can be reached'.

Analysts warn that the Kremlin may use this meeting to promote a scenario favorable to itself. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Herbst noted that Putin seeks to strike a deal with Trump that would then be presented to Kyiv and European capitals as a fait accompli. This scenario is reminiscent of the 1945 Yalta Conference, where key decisions were made without the participation of those directly affected.

• Ukraine and European partners have taken a tough stance.
• Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine will not concede any territories that Russia could use for a new offensive, effectively refuting Trump's forecast of 'some territory exchange'.

Commentators also note Trump's improvisational style of foreign policy, which can either help or hinder. For instance, leaders like Xi Jinping avoid such negotiations without thorough preparation due to the unpredictability of the American president. In particular, former presidential advisor Fiona Hill noted that Putin enjoys 'sparring' in such situations and can respond quickly and accurately, whereas Trump 'often just brushes off' and gets confused.

'Trump did not fully grasp what Putin was telling him',

Reports indicate that Russia is also irritated by the lack of clear procedures, but that did not prevent Putin from agreeing to the first personal meeting in this term.

As the summit between Trump and Putin approaches at the White House, expectations regarding concrete agreements have diminished, although analysts warn that Trump's improvisational approach could prove dangerous in global politics. Ukraine and European partners have already expressed determination not to concede their positions, and Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed forecasts of 'some territory exchange' in the event of an agreement.