Putin Hopes 'Understanding' Reached With Trump At Talks In Alaska To Pave Way For Peace In Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin waves as he and U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) hold a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
MOSCOW, Aug 16 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that "an understanding" was reached at a meeting with US President Donald Trump, which he hopes will pave the way for peace in Ukraine, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
Putin described discussions with Trump as "constructive and useful," noting that the situation with Ukraine was one of the central issues discussed.
"I would like to hope that the understanding that we've reached together will help us bring closer that goal and will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine," he said at a news conference following the talks with Trump in Alaska.
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Putin said Russia has always considered, and still considers, the Ukrainian people "to be fraternal."
"We have always considered the Ukrainian people, and I have said this repeatedly, to be fraternal, no matter how strange it may sound in today's conditions. We have the same roots, and everything that happens to us is a tragedy and a great pain," he said.
Putin reiterated concerns about Ukraine's "turn to the West," emphasising it is associated with fundamental threats to Russia's national security.
He stated that a sustainable and long-term Ukrainian settlement is impossible without addressing the root causes, that Russia's concerns must be taken into account, and that a fair balance in security across Europe and globally must be restored.
"I agree with President Trump, who spoke about it today, that the security of Ukraine must undoubtedly be ensured. Of course, we are prepared to work on this," he said.
The Russian president noted he perceives a genuine willingness from the current US administration and Trump to help resolve the conflict, including Trump's readiness to examine its root causes.
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