Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked on Saturday that his visit to Alaska was 'timely and extremely useful.' He made this statement during a meeting with senior officials in the Kremlin. Putin also informed the officials that Russia acknowledges America's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and is determined to work towards a peaceful resolution.
Putin stated, 'For a long time, there hadn't been such direct talks at this level. We had the opportunity to calmly reiterate our stance.' He further added, 'We respect the American administration’s viewpoint, which recognizes the necessity of ending the war swiftly. This is our goal as well. We wish to resolve all issues through peaceful means.'
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'Approaching Crucial, Concrete Decisions'
Putin described the discussion as 'very clear, solid, and approaching crucial decisions,' relayed by AFP. The significant conference between President Donald Trump and Putin in Alaska was the first U.S.-Russia summit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, spanning three hours.
Zelensky Scheduled for Washington on Monday
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit Washington on Monday, where he will face American pressure to agree on a swiftly negotiated resolution with Russia. Zelensky aims to protect Ukraine's core interests while avoiding the tense discord that arose during his previous discussions with Donald Trump at the White House.
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Previous Talks Turned Tense
This visit follows the Alaska meeting, where the U.S. hosted Putin. This step has stirred frustration in Ukraine, which has been enduring the Russian assault since 2022. The Alaska talks concluded without a ceasefire. Following the meeting, Trump expressed a desire for a 'swift and complete peace deal,' urging Kyiv that 'Russia is a formidable power, and they won't back down.' Zelensky’s Washington visit marks his first trip since February when his talks with Trump reportedly turned tense.
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Zelensky Unyielding
According to sources reported by Reuters, Trump mentioned to Zelensky that Putin had proposed halting attacks elsewhere if Ukraine withdrew from Donetsk and Luhansk. Zelensky, however, rejected this offer, insisting that abandoning internationally recognized Ukrainian territories is impossible.
Reuters also highlighted that Zelensky has expressed a desire to meet Putin. The Russian onslaught, which commenced on February 24, 2022, has displaced millions, claimed countless lives, and devastated extensive areas in Ukraine.
