Washington’s willingness to flag territorial concessions before talks begin hands Moscow an unearned advantage, says a former diplomat. WELLINGTON: Uncertainty, and no little trepidation, surrounds the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting on Aug 15 in Alaska. While Trump has (for now) ruled out attendance at the meeting by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it’s still not clear what is on the negotiating table. There is a lot at stake – most immediately for Ukraine but also for broader European