Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date.

A top Russian official has claimed that efforts are underway by unnamed countries to derail the upcoming August 15 summit in Alaska between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, President Trump and President Putin are set to hold their first face-to-face meeting in two decades on August 15, 2025, in Alaska, marking a high-profile diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine. The summit, announced by Trump via Truth Social, is expected to focus on exploring a long-term peaceful resolution to the conflict, though both sides acknowledge the process will be difficult. While Trump has hinted that the discussions could involve territorial adjustments, no official terms have been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be invited to participate. The meeting carries significant geopolitical weight, with world leaders closely watching to see whether it produces genuine progress toward peace or further deepens divisions.

What’s going on now: Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s investment envoy and a close adviser to the Kremlin, alleged that unnamed nations are engaged in “titanic efforts” to undermine the talks before they begin. Posting on his Telegram channel, Dmitriev said, “Undoubtedly, a number of countries interested in continuing the conflict will make titanic efforts to disrupt the planned meeting between President Putin and President Trump.” He clarified that these efforts would take the form of “provocations and disinformation,” though he offered no specific evidence or names.

Dmitriev did not elaborate further but warned that hostile actors could employ both the media and diplomatic efforts to undermine the summit.

The claims of sabotage have been met with skepticism and outright opposition from Ukraine and European leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed any peace process that sidelines Kyiv or involves territorial concessions, calling such proposals “stillborn” and “unworkable.” EU and NATO officials have echoed his stance, emphasizing that “Ukraine’s voice must be at the heart of any talks” and that no deal should reward Russian aggression.