Prof. Stephen Hall points out that the meeting will be used by Russia as proof of its lack of isolation, giving Putin global legitimacy. Although the Russian leader seeks negotiations, he does not want a negotiated end to the conflict in Ukraine. CNN journalist Nick Paton Walsh notes that the conditions are favorable to Moscow, and the location of the summit, Alaska, adds important historical symbolism.
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