US EditionTrump and Putin shake hands in Alaska before their summit on the war in Ukraine
The summit focused on ending the Ukraine war with Trump seeking a ceasefire and Putin aiming to secure territorial gains and block Ukraine's NATO membership.
- On Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shook hands warmly before a high-stakes summit on the 3-1/2-year-old war in Ukraine.
- The summit aims to explore ceasefire possibilities amid continued Russian aggression, with Putin open to a full ceasefire pending verification and Trump pushing for rapid peace talks.
- Trump emphasized mutual respect with Putin, described him as experienced, and welcomed Putin bringing businesspeople while warning of severe economic consequences if talks fail.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who was left out of the talks, emphasized the need for inclusive negotiations and firmly opposed any territorial compromises, while doubts remain about Putin’s genuine commitment to reaching a sincere agreement.
- The summit’s outcome could shape the future of the conflict and influence international relations, as investors and governments watch closely for signs of a credible peace deal.
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Trump and Putin's summit on the future of Ukraine has been followed with hope and concern worldwide. There is no result, but Putin is pleased. An analysis.
No ceasefire, no end at all to the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine – only that Ukraine had to make territorial concessions, Trump and Putin "widely" agreed
In Alaska Putin dominated the stage with praise for Trump, but the US president seemed strangely defensive, which is sobering for Ukraine.
During joint statements to the press, the U.S. President assured that "very few" points remained to be resolved in order to find a solution to the war that had been unleashed more than three years ago by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Trump, Putin meet with future of Ukraine hanging in balance
President Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. It was the first time Putin had set foot in the U.S. in a decade. The talks centered on reaching a ceasefire nearly four years after Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions. Nick Schifrin reports from Anchorage.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump met in Alaska. A three-hour meeting was held to end the Ukraine war. After this, the two leaders held a joint press conference of just 12 minutes. During this time, they did not answer any questions from the journalists.
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