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Russia and US Want Fighting in Ukraine to End Quickly, Vladimir Putin Says
Russia and US Want Fighting in Ukraine to End Quickly, Vladimir Putin Says
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On Friday, Putin and Trump met in Anchorage, Alaska for a three-on-three format talks that lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. In addition to the presidents, Russia... 16.08.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that his talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska focused primarily on the possibility of finding a "fair" resolution to the Ukrainian conflict."We talked about almost all areas of our cooperation, but first of all, of course, we talked about the possibility of a fair resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at a government consultation about the results of the Russian-US summit.The elimination of the root causes of the conflict must serve as the foundation for a settlement, Putin said."We have not had direct negotiations of this kind at this level for a long time. I reiterate that there was an opportunity to once again convey our position calmly and in detail," he saidRussia and US Want Fighting in Ukraine to End Quickly, Vladimir Putin SaysKey statements made by the Russian president during the meeting on results of the Russian-American talks:
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Russia and US Want Fighting in Ukraine to End Quickly, Vladimir Putin Says
17:30 16.08.2025 (Updated: 19:05 16.08.2025) On Friday, Putin and Trump met in Anchorage, Alaska for a three-on-three format talks that lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. In addition to the presidents, Russia was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and presidential aide Yury Ushakov, and the United States by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that his talks with US President Donald Trump in Alaska focused primarily on the possibility of finding a "fair" resolution to the Ukrainian conflict.
"We talked about almost all areas of our cooperation, but first of all, of course, we talked about the possibility of a fair resolution of the Ukrainian crisis," Putin said at a government consultation about the results of the Russian-US summit.
The elimination of the root causes of the conflict must serve as the foundation for a settlement, Putin said.
"We have not had direct negotiations of this kind at this level for a long time. I reiterate that there was an opportunity to once again convey our position calmly and in detail," he said
Russia and US Want Fighting in Ukraine to End Quickly, Vladimir Putin Says
Key statements made by the Russian president during the meeting on results of the Russian-American talks:
In Alaska, a fair resolution to the Ukrainian crisis was discussed;
The talks are bringing the parties closer to the needed decisions;
Alaska provided an opportunity to calmly and thoroughly outline Russia's position;
Russia wants an end to hostilities in Ukraine; settlement must address the root causes of the crisis;
The visit to Alaska was timely and very useful;
Conversation with Trump was frank and substantial;
Putin discussed almost all areas of cooperation during the talks with Trump in Alaska.
