What do Putin and Trump each want from the Alaska summit?

The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.

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Putin has been consistent on his desire to win Ukrainian territory, while Trump has made no secret of his desire to act as a global peacemaker.

But both men may also sense other opportunities, such as diplomatic rehabilitation on the world stage on the part of Putin. Second-guessing Trump's aims is harder, as he has recently made vacillating statements about his Russian counterpart.

Here's a fuller look at what the two leaders might want from the meeting.

By Russia editor Steve Rosenberg