The Alaska summit marks a pivotal meeting between Trump and Putin amid the Ukraine war.
Trump’s stance has shifted from praising Putin as “pretty smart” to threatening more sanctions.
Opinions differ on whether the meeting will pressure Putin to end the war or boost his influence.
Trump previously questioned US intelligence on Russia’s 2016 election interference and met Putin six times.
Putin aims to mend US relations and alleviate Western isolation after invading Ukraine.
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