Expert on the Meeting: “a Tragedy for Ukraine”
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US expert Erik Åsard calls the meeting in Alaska a "tragedy for Ukraine" and believes that the prospects for a ceasefire are worse than before the meeting.
Washington and Moscow downplayed expectations ahead of the meeting in Alaska, yet many seem to see a little punk. Sure, for Trump that may be true. But Putin has reason to look happy and Ukraine has reason to be worried.
The atmosphere was good and the meeting was successful, according to both presidents. A major cause for concern for Ukraine and Europe, says Eastern Europe expert Hugo von Essen. – Now there is probably even more reason for concern.
Experts critical of the meeting: – Hasty Trump made the statements on Fox News after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The meeting between the two heads of state did not lead to an agreement on a ceasefire, but Trump describes the meeting as “very productive”, and states that the two agreed on many issues. When asked if he had any advice for Zelenskyj, Trump replied: – He has to make a deal. Russia is a very great pow…
The summit in Alaska provided few answers about the way forward, says foreign affairs editor Sigurd Falkenberg Mikkelsen after the meeting. US experts agree.
The main message of the Alaska summit was that Russia is still not ready for concessions, and Trump is not ready to extort them from Russia, writes journalist Janne Suutarinen.
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