What Are Markets Looking Out for in the Upcoming Trump-Putin Meeting?
- President Donald Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- Amidst the summit preparations, Russia attacked Ukraine, injuring 12 in Kursk and Belgorod.
- The leaders have not met in person since 2019, marking a significant moment in their political relationship.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not attend this meeting, but he has said that no peace agreement can be reached without his participation. He described this meeting as Putin's 'personal victory'. Ukraine has demanded an unconditional ceasefire on land, sea and sky as a condition for peace talks.
The US President will meet this Friday, August 15 with his Russian counterpart to discuss the conflict in Ukraine and key issues on the bilateral agenda.
What are markets looking out for in the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting?
Clayton Seigle, Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics, Energy Security and Climate Change Program at CSIS, says that markets are looking to see if U.S. President Trump will keep the same amount of pressure on Russian President Putin over the Ukraine war after the upcoming meeting in Alaska.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are to discuss this Friday evening the future of the war in Ukraine. Claims, possible outcomes... Here's what we need to know before this historic meeting.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium