Ukraine Battles Russian Advances Amid Summit Preparations

The article reports on the recent US-Russia summit in Alaska, where Putin reiterated his stance on Ukraine, justifying Russia's invasion and rejecting negotiations, while Trump noted no agreement was reached. Russia conducted missile and drone strikes in Ukraine causing civilian casualties, and Ukrainian forces are stabilizing their positions amid ongoing counterattacks. The situation remains tense with continued Russian military efforts and Ukrainian resistance, alongside diplomatic interactions involving the US and Belarus.