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Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference. Photo: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/dpa
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Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin has expressed his satisfaction with his summit meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. "The conversation was very open, rich in content and, in my opinion, brings us closer to the desired solutions," Putin said before a meeting with representatives of the Russian leadership in the Kremlin, where he wanted to go into the details of the summit behind closed doors. "We have not held direct negotiations of this kind at such a level for a long time," he added, according to the Tass agency.
Russia respects the US administration's position on the need for a swift end to hostilities in Ukraine, Putin said. "Well, we would also welcome this and would like to resolve all issues by peaceful means," the Kremlin leader said. His troops have been waging a harsh war of aggression against Ukraine since February 2022 and have so far taken control of almost a fifth of the neighboring country.
The summit in Anchorage did not produce any tangible results in terms of a quick peace solution. Russia has still not visibly backed down from its maximum demands.
16.08.2025, 18:09
