Presidents Putin and Trump Will Not Sign Any Documents
On August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in talks in Alaska that are anticipated to last at least six or seven hours, as stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, reports 24brussels.
Putin and Trump are set to address complex issues during their meeting, although no documents will be signed. This summit marks their first encounter since Trump assumed office again and follows the initiation of Russia’s special military operation. The meeting will occur at Elmendorf-Richardson military base near Anchorage.
Prior to his departure for Alaska, Putin honored World War II pilots by laying flowers at a memorial in Russia’s Magadan region, acknowledging the U.S.-Soviet cooperation that characterized that era. He plans to also pay respects at a cemetery where nine pilots and two Soviet citizens are buried, victims of their mission to transport U.S.-supplied aircraft during the war.
While aboard Air Force One, Trump emphasized that European leaders do not dictate his decisions but will play a role in negotiations aimed at achieving a truce in Ukraine. “Europe doesn’t tell me what to do, but obviously it will be part of the process, as will Volodymyr Zelenskyy,” he stated, clarifying his intent to foster dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump reiterated his wish for a quick cease-fire: “I want to see a cease-fire quickly. I don’t know if it will be today, but I would like it to be today. Everyone says it can’t be today, but I’m just saying I want the killing to stop.” He has consistently expressed that he will not negotiate on behalf of Ukraine: “I’m here to get them to the table.”
In a turbulent political landscape, Ukraine has voiced concerns over the potential meeting between Putin and Trump, indicating a desire to disrupt any progress that could impact its sovereignty.
