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'One of the Most Consequential Meetings of the 21st Century': Putin-Trump Summit
'One of the Most Consequential Meetings of the 21st Century': Putin-Trump Summit
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'One of the Most Consequential Meetings of the 21st Century': Putin-Trump Summit
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Russian and US officials met in Alaska recently to discuss rising tensions over the Ukrainian conflict, in a rare high-level effort to stabilize relations and explore paths to peace.
In Anchorage, Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in a summit that carried symbolic significance and offered a cautiously hopeful turn in diplomatic engagement. Trump described the encounter as “very productive,” emphasizing the importance of restarting dialogue and exploring possibilities for peace. Putin, for his part, called the atmosphere “constructive and mutually respectful,” and described the summit as a step toward easing tensions and “turning the page” in bilateral relations. Both leaders presented the meeting as a valuable opportunity to rebuild communication and lay the groundwork for future diplomacy.African Currents engaged two African experts in assessing the summit and its significance for Russia–US relations.Reflecting on the summit, Dr. Tafadzwa Ruziwe, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa, described it as a "blueprint for a new world order."This episode featured Professor Abubakar Sadeeque Abba, an expert in political economy at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He described the summit as "a historical milestone" and "a turning point as far as international politics and international relations are concerned."Want to hear more from our guests? Catch the full conversation on the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.You’ll find our episodes not just on the website, but also on Telegram.► You can also stream our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents.
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'One of the Most Consequential Meetings of the 21st Century': Putin-Trump Summit
Russian and US officials met in Alaska recently to discuss rising tensions over the Ukrainian conflict, in a rare high-level effort to stabilize relations and explore paths to peace.
In Anchorage, Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in a summit that carried symbolic significance and offered a cautiously hopeful turn in diplomatic engagement. Trump described the encounter as “very productive,” emphasizing the importance of restarting dialogue and exploring possibilities for peace. Putin, for his part, called the atmosphere “constructive and mutually respectful,” and described the summit as a step toward easing tensions and “turning the page” in bilateral relations. Both leaders presented the meeting as a valuable opportunity to rebuild communication and lay the groundwork for future diplomacy.
African Currents engaged two African experts in assessing the summit and its significance for Russia–US relations.
Reflecting on the summit, Dr. Tafadzwa Ruziwe, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa, described it as a "blueprint for a new world order."
"The meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in Alaska could be one of the most consequential meetings of the 21st century because it laid down the blueprint for a new world order that is based on respect of territorial integrity, credibility in all diplomatic dealings, and the securing or the propping up or prioritizing of legitimate concerns for all actors, anyway they may be around the globe, towards concern that they have about their sovereignty," Dr. Ruziwe noted.
This episode featured Professor Abubakar Sadeeque Abba, an expert in political economy at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He described the summit as "a historical milestone" and "a turning point as far as international politics and international relations are concerned."
Want to hear more from our guests? Catch the full conversation on the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.
You’ll find our episodes not just on the website, but also on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents. 
