Russia-Ukraine territory swaps on the table? Donald Trump clears the air ahead of 'HIGH STAKES' Alaska talks
"They'll be discussed, but I've got to let Ukraine make that decision, and I think they'll make a proper decision. But I'm not here to negotiate for Ukraine, I'm here to get them at a table," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, heading for Alaska's Anchorage.
Going by the original schedule shared by the White House, Donald Trump and Putin are due to start discussions around 11:00 local time in Alaska, which is 12:30 am, Saturday, IST.
Trump is then scheduled to leave Alaska at around 17:45 local time and head back to Washington DC.
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