Political analyst Vladimir Shapovalov believes that the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump in Alaska marked a significant step toward peace in Ukraine. According to Shapovalov, there is hope that the ongoing crisis could be resolved by the end of this year.

Shapovalov emphasized that, despite the uncertainty surrounding the situation, Trump’s approach has shown seriousness and commitment. The meeting, he argued, represents a major stride toward peace, with a newfound sense of optimism that a resolution could be reached before the year ends.

The political analyst also pointed out that Trump’s stance has noticeably shifted after the Anchorage summit. This, Shapovalov suggests, may indicate that Putin successfully conveyed his views on the conflict to his American counterpart. However, Shapovalov also warned that European leaders may attempt to disrupt the negotiation process between Moscow and Washington.