US President donald trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held an important summit in Alaska on Friday. The two leaders discussed efforts to end the ukraine war, but no final agreement was reached. The meeting lasted for three hours and both described it as 'fruitful' and 'mutually respectful'.
Statement of trump and Putin on the meeting
US President donald trump said, 'There will be no agreement until there is a complete agreement.' He admitted that there has been agreement on some issues, but some points are still left. Putin described the talks as 'intensive and useful' and said that russia sincerely wants to end the ukraine war, but its 'legitimate concerns' have to be taken care of.
Putin welcomed in America with a B-2 bomber
The meeting took place in Anchorage, Alaska, in which delegations of both countries were present. Both leaders met in a three-on-three format with top advisors. trump was accompanied by Marco Rubio and Witkoff along with some other officials. On the Russian side, Putin was accompanied by Sergei Lavrov and Finance minister Anton Siluanov and economic advisor Kirill Dmitriev. President Putin was welcomed in America with a B-2 bomber. trump applauded as soon as Putin arrived on the red carpet. Earlier, trump waited for about half an hour sitting in the plane for Putin to reach Alaska.
The meeting took place in Anchorage, Alaska, in which delegations of both countries were present. Both leaders met in a three-on-three format with top advisors. trump was accompanied by Marco Rubio and Witkoff along with some other officials. On the Russian side, Putin was accompanied by Sergei Lavrov and Finance minister Anton Siluanov and economic advisor Kirill Dmitriev. President Putin was welcomed in America with a B-2 bomber. trump applauded as soon as Putin arrived on the red carpet. Earlier, trump waited for about half an hour sitting in the plane for Putin to reach Alaska.
Interaction with the media and Putin's warning
The two leaders did not take questions from journalists in the joint press conference. Putin expressed hope that 'Kiev and european countries will take it constructively and will not create any obstacles.' He warned that progress should not be hindered by any 'provocation or conspiracy behind the scenes'. He stressed that the ukraine issue is related to Russia's national security and the security balance in europe and the world should be restored.
The two leaders did not take questions from journalists in the joint press conference. Putin expressed hope that 'Kiev and european countries will take it constructively and will not create any obstacles.' He warned that progress should not be hindered by any 'provocation or conspiracy behind the scenes'. He stressed that the ukraine issue is related to Russia's national security and the security balance in europe and the world should be restored.
Russia's conditions and Ukraine's stance
Russia has previously demanded that ukraine give up its ambition to join NATO and hand over its eastern regions to russia, which it has already annexed. ukraine has rejected these demands and says that it should get security guarantees in any peace agreement so that russia does not attack again.
Future prospects
Trump said that agreement has been reached on many issues but no clear roadmap has emerged regarding the future of the ukraine war. Putin said that America and russia should cooperate and expressed hope for further progress. While leaving the stage, Putin smiled in english and said - "Next time in Moscow."
Old relationship and criticism
Trump has previously praised Putin. He had to face strong criticism after the meeting in 2018, when he gave importance to Putin's statement instead of American intelligence agencies.
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