Geopolitical and Diplomatic Events

Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska:

A high-profile meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place in Alaska. While both leaders described the talks as "productive" and "great progress" was made, no formal ceasefire agreement was reached to end the war in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy to Meet Trump:

Following the summit with Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Washington D.C. to discuss the war and a potential path to peace.

Tensions in the South China Sea:

Two U.S. warships were deployed to a disputed shoal after Chinese ships collided while attempting to expel a vessel from the Philippines.