Ukraine fears that the Kremlin will try to convince President Trump at U.S.-Russian talks in Alaska that Ukraine, not Russia, is the obstacle to peace.The New York Times reports that there are concerns in Ukraine that the Kremlin may use the upcoming U.S.-Russian talks in Alaska to persuade President Trump that Ukraine, rather than Russia, is hindering the path to peace. This fear stems from the ongoing conflict between the two countries, with Russia annexing Crimea in 2014 and supporting separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian officials worry that the Kremlin will attempt to shift the blame onto Ukraine and downplay Russia’s role in the conflict during the talks. This could potentially undermine Ukraine’s position and weaken international support for their efforts to regain control of their territory. The talks, set to take place on Thursday, will be the first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin since the U.S. election.
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