As President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the world watches closely, anticipating the potential repercussions on global stability. This diplomatic effort by Trump to resolve Putin’s ongoing war in Ukraine is not only pivotal for Europe but also casts long shadows over Asia, particularly Taiwan, according to Senator Lindsey Graham.

In a revealing interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" with Kristen Welker, Graham expressed concerns about the outcomes of the peace talks scheduled for this Friday. This rendezvous marks Putin's first step on U.S. soil in a decade and follows a ceasefire proposition by Putin, mediated by special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Graham emphasized the delicate balance Trump needs to strike in these negotiations. “If it ends in a way that looks like Putin's overly rewarded, there goes Taiwan,” he stated, highlighting the potential threat to global equilibrium. The senator underscored the importance of not appeasing Putin at the expense of broader international security.

The crux of the peace talks appears to hinge on territorial concessions. While Trump hinted at possible land swaps benefiting both parties, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outright rejected ceding any territory to end the conflict. Graham hopes for Zelenskyy’s active involvement in shaping a peace deal that ensures such an invasion never recurs.

“What would a good deal look like? Making sure that 2022 doesn't happen again,” Graham told Welker. He referred to the repeated invasions under previous U.S. administrations and stressed the need for robust security guarantees for Ukraine.

The talks also occur under the watchful eyes of China, a significant consumer of Russian oil and a key geopolitical player. The U.S. recently escalated tariffs on India to 50 percent due to its oil trade with Russia, indicating the broader economic implications and the delicate geopolitical balancing act involving major powers.

Graham reassured that Trump’s strategy aims to solidify a peace deal that ensures enduring security and stability, without emboldening China towards aggressive maneuvers in Taiwan. “I am here to tell you that President Trump will end this war in a way to prevent a third invasion and not to entice China to take Taiwan," Graham affirmed. "We're not out to humiliate Putin, we're out to get a deal to make sure there's no third invasion.”

As the summit approaches, the international community remains on edge, hoping for a resolution that brings peace without compromising the security of any nation involved.