by RT News Staff
The top-level talks brought both sides closer to the “necessary decisions”, the Russian president has said
❗️Putin hosts post-Alaska meeting with TOP officials
Lists main points discussed with Trump including:
— Potential solution to Ukraine crisis
— Eliminating root causes of conflict'We RESPECT position of American administration' https://t.co/xLWfiu9sNy pic.twitter.com/NOqvZMBgp7
— RT (@RT_com) August 16, 2025
The Putin-Trump summit, at which the two leaders reportedly engaged in constructive and warm discussions, has triggered a wave of reaction around the world.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump welcomed the opportunity to meet face to face, discuss possible roadmaps for peace, while giving little away to the world’s media.
Trump reportedly then had a “difficult” call with Vladimir Zelensky, who will shuttle into Washington on Monday, while European NATO states have acknowledged the Alaska summit but pledged to continue arming Ukraine.
The negotiations at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson mainly focused on finding a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. While no concrete deal was announced, the two sides agreed to further pursue a resolution of the hostilities. Putin stressed that for a lasting settlement to the conflict, all of its root causes must be addressed and the legitimate concerns of Russia taken into account.
Trump highlighted that the key takeaway from the meeting is that a…
Continue Reading