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Donald Trump has threatened Russia with "severe consequences" if it does not end the war in Ukraine. The threat came just two days ahead of a crucial summit between Trump and Vladimir Putin. Why has Trump turned up the rhetoric? What is he hoping to achieve in Alaska? Palki Sharma tells you.   ---  Trump-Putin Meeting | Donald Trump | Vladimir Putin | Trump Tariffs | Trump Zelensky Call | EU Ukraine Meet | Russia Ukraine War | Land Swap | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News  #trumpputinmeeting #donaldtrump #vladimirputin #trumptariffs #russiaukrainewar #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews  Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens.  The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost.  By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas.  Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms.  Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live.    https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost  Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/   Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/   Follow Firstpost on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/firstpost  Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V  # news #breaking #24x7

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00:00There will be very severe consequences.

00:30Just one more day left. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will be meeting tomorrow.

00:42It's all anyone can talk about. Both leaders will be flying to the IC capital of Alaska.

00:48They will meet at a military base in Anchorage.

00:51Now at first, everyone was downplaying the summit. Trump said it was a feeling out event.

00:57The White House called it a listening exercise.

01:01But one day out, things are heating up. The statements are getting sharper.

01:06The diplomacy is gathering pace and Trump is playing hardball.

01:10Yesterday he spoke to his European counterparts on the phone.

01:13President Zelensky was also on that call.

01:16And afterwards, Donald Trump gave a press conference. He struck a very different note.

01:20No more managing expectations. Trump issued an ultimatum to Russia.

01:24End the war or face severe consequences.

01:28Will Russia face any consequences if Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the war after your meeting on Friday?

01:37Yes, they will.

01:38What will the consequences be?

01:39There will be consequences.

01:40Sanctions, tariffs?

01:41There will be. I don't have to say. There will be very severe consequences.

01:44That changed fast.

01:48How does a listening exercise end with severe consequences?

01:52Either Trump is confusing the agenda or he has changed his mind.

01:56And if it's the latter, if Trump has indeed changed his mind, then Europe may have played a role.

02:02Let's hit rewind now.

02:04Last week, Trump's special envoy visited Moscow.

02:06He met Putin for close to three hours.

02:08In those talks, Moscow made a proposal.

02:12Ukraine will cede land in the eastern Donbass region.

02:15In exchange, the front lines would be frozen.

02:19Apparently, Trump liked that proposal.

02:21He agreed to meet Putin and seal the deal.

02:24Later that week, Trump informed Zelensky about this plan.

02:27And that's when alarm bells rang.

02:30Ukraine launched a diplomatic offensive.

02:32Zelensky spoke to 30 world leaders in one week.

02:353-0. 30 leaders.

02:36His goal was to rally his allies.

02:40Basically, use Europe to shape Trump's mind.

02:44Which brings us to yesterday.

02:46All that diplomacy ended with a high-stakes phone call.

02:49European leaders and Zelensky spoke to Donald Trump.

02:52They conveyed three red lines.

02:531. No crucial decisions without Ukraine.

02:562. Peace must start with a ceasefire.

02:59And 3. Any deal would require security guarantees for Ukraine.

03:06But did they sway Donald Trump?

03:09Looks like they did.

03:11Trump says Russia will face severe consequences.

03:13He's also working on a trilateral summit.

03:16Him, Zelensky and Putin.

03:18If the first one goes okay, we'll have a quick second one.

03:23I would like to do it almost immediately.

03:25And we'll have a quick second meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky.

03:31And myself, if they'd like to have me there.

03:33And that would be a meeting where maybe it could be absolutely worked.

03:40Trump's words have certainly changed.

03:42It makes you wonder what happened in that video call.

03:46Most European leaders were happy about it.

03:48Trump himself rated it 10 on 10.

03:51We heard some statements after the call.

03:52President Macron of France, Prime Minister Starmer of the UK, Chancellor Merz of Germany.

03:57All of them sounded optimistic.

03:59They presented a unified front to Donald Trump.

04:03The UK Prime Minister summed it up best.

04:06Firstly, and obviously, there could be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine.

04:11And that's been a long-standing principle of this group.

04:17And I know Vladimir is on the call and will be absolutely clear in relation to that.

04:22And along with that, the international borders cannot be and must not be changed by force.

04:32Zelensky attended the call in Berlin.

04:34After that, he flew to London.

04:35He met Prime Minister Starmer earlier today.

04:38Now, all of Europe has the same concern.

04:40That Trump will give in to Putin.

04:42That he will make significant concessions in Alaska.

04:46Zelensky also warned about that.

04:48He told Trump that Putin was bluffing.

04:52I told the President of the United States and all our European colleagues, Putin is bluffing.

04:57He is trying to put pressure on all fronts of the Ukrainian front ahead of the meeting in Alaska.

05:01Russia is trying to portray itself as capable of occupying the whole of Ukraine.

05:06This is undoubtedly their desire.

05:10The worry is understandable.

05:13In the past, Putin has played Trump.

05:16Just think back to their meeting in 2018.

05:18All the focus was on alleged Russian meddling in America.

05:20But Trump has made a full U-turn.

05:24He said he trusted Putin over his spy agencies.

05:29And Europe is basically fearing a repeat.

05:31But at this point, nothing is certain.

05:33A few months back, Trump was more optimistic about things.

05:37Remember, he promised to end the war in 24 hours.

05:40But he underestimated Putin.

05:42This time, he is being more careful.

05:44Reports say Trump is quizzing his aides about Putin.

05:46He wants to know if the Russian president has changed.

05:50I'm afraid he won't get a straight answer.

05:52The Kremlin is a tightly guarded enigma.

05:55Even U.S. officials have difficulty assessing Putin,

05:59which is why the summit is so unpredictable.

06:01Nobody knows what either side is bringing to the table.

06:05For instance, which Trump will we see in Alaska?

06:09The one who brags about his friendship with Putin

06:11or the one who is meticulously being briefed by Europe?

06:17Recent statements suggest that Trump will be tough.

06:21As for Putin, that's our next story.

06:25We'll see you next time.

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