Alaska Summit: Trump And Putin Discuss Productive Meeting On Ukraine Conflict Resolution

US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as "very profound" and "extremely productive." They met in Alaska, where Trump stated that many points were agreed upon. He plans to discuss these outcomes with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Putin expressed that Trump is keen on addressing the core issues of the Ukraine conflict. He hopes the agreements reached will serve as a starting point for resolving the Ukrainian issue. Putin also extended an invitation to Trump for further discussions in Moscow.

In a post-meeting interview with Fox News, Trump emphasised that it is now up to President Zelensky to finalise a deal. "Now it's really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done," he remarked. Both Putin and Zelensky have shown interest in having Trump attend any future meetings aimed at peace negotiations.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted the positive nature of the conversation between Trump and Putin. He stated, "The conversation is really very positive. This is the very conversation that allows us to confidently continue moving forward together on the path of seeking resolution options."

The United Nations acknowledged the outcomes of the US-Russia summit. UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric welcomed the continuation of constructive dialogue between the two nations. The UN chief reiterated his call for an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire as a first step towards peace in Ukraine.

Future Discussions Planned

Trump mentioned that while he and Putin agreed on most issues, there are still one or two areas where they differ. Despite these differences, both leaders are committed to continuing their discussions to find common ground.

The meeting's results are seen as a potential turning point not only for resolving the Ukrainian conflict but also for restoring pragmatic relations between Russia and the US. The international community remains hopeful for progress towards peace.

With inputs from WAM