The Russian leader moved freely in Alaska meeting Trump. Now, a European summit with Zelensky may follow and legal loopholes could once again protect him.

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EADaily, August 20th, 2025. Switzerland and Austria have said they are ready to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). We are talking about possible negotiations with Vladimir Zelensky and with the participation of US President Donald

Zelenskyy pointed to the strikes as evidence for the speed at which increased pressure on Russia and a peaceful resolution is needed. | ITV National News

Trump met with Putin in Alaska last Friday. The leaders of Britain, Germany, France, Italy and the European Union and NATO then agreed to descend on Washington along with Zelenskyy, after Trump appeared to abandon a stance favouring a ceasefire be agreed to before work on a comprehensive peace deal.