The talks followed Trump’s Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, where, Trump said, Putin had signaled readiness to consider security guarantees for Ukraine.
August 19, 2025Journalist Farida Rustamova further claimed the practice has been in place since Putin first assumed leadership in 1999.
August 18, 2025“These people are sick! They even want CRIME in D.C. and other BLUE cities throughout our Country. But don’t worry, I won’t let that happen… our cities will be Secure and Safe, and D.C. will lead the way!” he added.
August 18, 2025“Next time in Moscow,” Putin remarked, to which Trump responded, “That’s an interesting one. I’ll get a little heat on that one, but I can see it possibly happening.”
August 16, 2025At a joint press conference in Anchorage, Trump said, “We’re going to stop 5,000, 6,000, 7,000 people a week from being killed, and President Putin wants to see that as much as I do.”
August 16, 2025Trump noted that he would soon brief NATO allies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the outcome of the meeting.
August 16, 2025Putin described Friday’s discussions as “constructive” and “useful,” adding that the Alaska setting carried historical significance for both nations.
August 16, 2025“I agree with President Trump… the security of Ukraine should be ensured as well. Naturally, we are prepared to welcome that,” Putin added.
August 16, 2025Observers noted that the leaders had not moved to the scheduled expanded luncheon even after 90 minutes, a sign that Trump had not exercised his earlier warning to “walk” if discussions failed to progress.
August 16, 2025The summit, hosted at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, is being described by the White House as “historic” and centered on Trump’s stated goal of “pursuing peace.”
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