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Putin, Trump conclude ‘constructive’ Alaska summit

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen English
  • 16 Aug 2025 03:32
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have described the meeting as highly productive, as talks focused on Ukraine, bilateral tensions, and plans for a future meeting in Moscow.

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  • President Donald Trump, right, walks to shake the hand of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP)
    President Donald Trump, right, walks to shake the hand of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (AP)

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded the much-anticipated bilateral summit held in Alaska, with both officials emphasizing its constructive nature, as well as the extreme productivity of the talks. 

The Kremlin had reported that discussions proceeded smoothly, with Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev noting that the atmosphere during the meeting was positive and reflected a shared intent to address pressing global issues.

Similarly, Putin emphasized the mutual desire to end the ongoing hostility between Russia and the United States. He stressed the importance of achieving security in Ukraine, commending Trump for his willingness to understand Russia’s interests and the underlying nature of the conflict.

US President Donald #Trump asserted that the Alaska summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir #Putin, was "extremely productive," despite a few sticking points that remained unresolved.

However, in what appears to be a positive note, Trump stated that the US will be… pic.twitter.com/PznOIgKGPA

— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) August 15, 2025

Key focus on Ukraine, bilateral security

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The discussions included a detailed exchange on the situation in Ukraine. Putin underlined the necessity of a stable security framework that addresses the concerns of all parties. Trump, for his part, acknowledged significant areas of agreement while also noting that some issues remain unresolved.

Following the summit, Trump revealed that further communications would continue with relevant stakeholders, including NATO allies and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also disclosed plans for a future meeting with Putin in Moscow, indicating that dialogue would not stop with this encounter.

The summit began earlier in the day with an informal conversation between the two leaders inside Trump’s convoy at Alaska Airport.

مشاهد مباشرة للرئيس الروسي فلاديمير بوتين ونظيره الأميركي دونالد ترامب في ألاسكا، حيث من المقرر أن تُعقد القمة بينهما.#الميادين pic.twitter.com/R6w6LPfj2u

— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) August 15, 2025

Ahead of the meeting, Trump had told Fox News that he would "walk away" from the meeting if it did not go well, reiterating his call for a ceasefire in Ukraine, saying he would not be satisfied if such an agreement was not reached during the summit.

In a snub at Europe, Trump added that European nations “do not dictate what he should do,” signaling his intent to act independently on matters of international diplomacy.

The meeting was originally set as a one-on-one between the two leaders. However, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters aboard Air Force One that Trump will be joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The meeting will then expand over lunch to include other senior officials. Putin was also accompanied by his Defense Minister  Andrey Belousov and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev. 

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