The expected encounter between Donald Trumppresident of the United States, and Vladimir Putinleader of Russia, took place this Friday, August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska, in the midst of a growing international expectation for advances in the Ukraine conflict.
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin They exchanged praise and highlighted a mutual “understanding”, the summit concluded without a specific agreement to end the war that has been for more than three years. The summit, which lasted about three hours, was held at the Joint the Mentorf-Richardson, a symbolic place for its history of military cooperation between the United States and Russia during World War II.
The meeting began with a warm reception: Trump He received Putin with a red carpet and a handshake, and was even captured by applauding his arrival, although that gesture was omitted in the official video broadcast by the White House.
Both leaders were cordial at the joint press conference, although they avoided answering media questions. Trump described the meeting as “extremely productive,” while Putin defined it as “fantastic.”
However, none offered concrete details about the advances achieved, and the expected announcement of a high fire did not materialize. One of the most controversial points was the exclusion of Ukraine of the summit.
President Volodimir Zelenski expressed concern for not having been part of the dialogue, although he expressed his hope that the United States will maintain a firm position to achieve “an honest end of war.” Trump He said he will inform Zelenski and NATO leaders about what was discussed, but made it clear that he did not negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.
Agreement
Putinon the other hand, he reiterated that any lasting agreement must contemplate the “legitimate concerns of Russia”, including territorial control, national security and the non -incorporation of Ukraine into NATO. These conditions have been rejected by kyiv and of much of Europe, which complicates any possibility of consensus.
Beyond the differences, the summit was marked by an unusually friendly tone. Putin praised the “sincere efforts” of the United States to seek peace, while Trump He highlighted the arrangement of the Russian leader to dialogue. In an unusual gesture, Putin spoke some words in English and proposed that the next meeting be held in Moscow. Trump replied: “It’s a bit difficult, but we can get it,” leaving open the possibility of a new meeting.
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