The joint press conference between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a deal. The two leaders held a face-to-face meeting in Alaska on Friday, which concluded with vague statements and no agreement. Both Trump and Putin promised “progress” on various issues, but initial details remain scarce. Now, Trump plans to hand-deliver Russia’s peace proposals on Ukraine to the Ukrainian and European Union governments.
Putin’s Statements
In the meeting, Putin mentioned that the meeting had been long overdue and that the situation in Ukraine was one of the key issues discussed. He described the war in Ukraine as a tragedy, adding that it has caused great pain for Russia. Putin agreed with Trump that Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed and expressed hope that Kyiv and Europe would view the agreements positively. He also stated that the agreements made today should serve as a starting point for progress and mentioned that Trump could have prevented the war in Ukraine. The Russian President concluded by saying that bilateral trade between the U.S. and Russia would grow under Trump.
Trump’s Statements
On the other hand, Trump pointed to the agreements made during the meeting, saying they reached an understanding on many points and made progress on key issues. He emphasized that no agreement would be made until there was a deal, and an agreement would only come when all parties agree. Trump also mentioned that he would contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO, noting that their agreement depends on them. He described his relationship with Putin as fantastic and stated that he would begin making the necessary calls. The U.S. President also referred to remaining issues to resolve and said that, like him, Putin wanted to see an end to the killings. Trump added that he would likely meet Putin again soon and would visit Moscow next time.
Summary
The joint press conference between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ended without a deal after their face-to-face meeting in Alaska. Both leaders made vague promises of progress on various issues, but no concrete details emerged. Putin emphasized the importance of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security and stated that Trump could have prevented the war. Trump reiterated that agreements would only be made when all parties agree and mentioned that he would contact Zelensky and NATO. Both leaders spoke positively of their relationship, and Trump indicated that he would likely visit Moscow in the future.
