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Winnipeg Free Press
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Takeaways from the Trump-Putin meeting: No agreement, no questions but lots of pomp
WASHINGTON (AP) — The much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin began with a warm welcome and a flyover by screaming jets at a U.S. military base in Alaska but ended with a thud Friday after they conceded that they had failed to reach any agreements on how to end the Russia-Ukraine war. After about 2 1/2 hours of talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, the two men appeared before reporters for what had been billed as a joint news conference — but they took no questions. 'We had an extremely productive meeting and many points were agreed to, there are just a very few that are left,' Trump said. 'We didn't get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there.' Putin, welcomed into the U.S. after being shunned by Western allies since early 2022 for ordering the invasion of Ukraine, thanked Trump for hosting the meeting and suggested with a chuckle that the next time the two sit down it could be in Moscow. Here are key takeaways from the summit: A warm welcome underscoring the friendly Trump-Putin relationship Putin got a red carpet welcome and even rode in Trump's presidential limousine from the tarmac to the summit venue. There, the pair were joined by two of their top aides: Secretary of State and national security adviser Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff for Trump and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and national security adviser Yuri Ushakov for Putin. Putin, who spoke first after the meeting concluded, lauded the historical relationship between the United States, Russia and the former Soviet Union, recalling joint missions conducted by the two countries during World War II. He said the U.S. and Russia share values, a standard talking point for Russian officials when trying to woo Trump and his aides. Putin also noted that Trump has frequently said the Ukraine war wouldn't have happened had he won the 2020 election. 'I think that would have been the case,' the Russian leader said, a comment sure to please Trump. However, there is no indication and no way to prove that Moscow would have acted differently toward Ukraine had Democrat Joe Biden not been elected. Trump touts progress but concedes there was no deal Trump had gone into the meeting hoping to get Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine — or at least a commitment from Russia to enter into negotiations to reach one. Instead, Trump conceded that 'we haven't quite got there' and said he would be conferring with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders about next steps. Trump said he and Putin had made some significant progress toward the goal of ending the conflict but gave no details on what that entailed and had to acknowledge that they had been unable to bridge substantial gaps. 'I believe we had a very productive meeting,' Trump said. 'We haven't quite got there, but we've made some headway. So, there's no deal until there's a deal.' In a subsequent conversation with Sean Hannity of Fox News Channel, Trump again offered no details on his discussions with Putin. With diplomatic progress creeping along, time is on Putin's side Amid drawn-out diplomatic moves to end the war, time is appears to be on Putin's side. That gives a leg up to Russian forces, who have used their larger numbers to slowly grind down defenses in eastern Ukraine 3 1/2 years into the conflict. Putin got a pleasant reception from the leader of the free world on U.S. soil and walked away hours later without either providing details on what they discussed, whether a ceasefire was any closer to reality or what the next steps would be. Putin praised Trump for the 'friendly' tone of the talks — Trump said nothing publicly about the killing of Ukrainian civilians in Moscow's attacks — and for 'understanding that Russia has its own national interests.' Putin said Moscow and Washington should 'turn the page,' with relations having sunk to the lowest point since the Cold War. Putin appearing in the U.S. for the first time in 10 years was celebrated as a sign that Moscow was no longer a pariah on the global stage. In a social media post, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told followers that the Western press would be on the verge of 'losing their minds.' 'For three years, they talked about Russia's isolation, and today they saw the red carpet being rolled out to greet the Russian president in the United States,' she said. There were no details and no questions Both men said the talks were 'productive' but the lack of any announcement of solid achievements was revealing. The news conference ended up being less than 15 minutes of rather standard diplomatic comments — and gave no indication that any concrete results were achieved — and offered little departure from their previous comments on the war in Ukraine. Trump has made it a feature of his second term to parry questions from reporters in front of world leaders, but in the clearest sign of his disappointment, the president abruptly cut short his plans to take questions. Trump had gone into the summit saying here was a 25% chance that the summit would fail and that it was meant to be a 'feel-out meeting,' but he had also floated the idea of bringing Zelenskyy to Alaska for a subsequent, three-way meeting if things went well. It's unclear what comes next. ___ Associated Press writers Katie Marie Davies, Dasha Litvinova and Michelle L. Price contributed to this report.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle's Vanity Fair Cover Was Reportedly A Major 'Eye-Opener' For The Royal Family
Meghan Markle's 2017 Vanity Fair cover reportedly caused unease within the British royal family due to its focus on her romance with Prince Harry. Some insiders now claim the former actress used the feature to "solidify" their engagement, while others saw her as ambitious in leveraging royal connections. This report comes after Meghan Markle faced criticisms from two ex-Vanity Fair editors, with one of them, Graydon Carter, claiming the duchess is "adrift from reality." In 2017, Meghan featured on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. However, when the issue was released with the headline "Meghan Markle, Wild About Harry!" she and the British royal family were reportedly taken aback. The reaction behind palace doors was said to be one of unease, as the article offered insights into Meghan's personal life that broke from the traditional discretion expected of those entering the royal fold. British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital that the feature "was an eye-opener for the royal family." She explained: "A sense of dread and embarrassment engulfed them as Meghan's words and views were made public… The feature and editorial certainly wasn't a usual protocol for someone joining the revered British royal family." Chard's remarks come after Graydon Carter, Vanity Fair's former editor-in-chief, implied that the Duchess of Sussex was concerned about her cover story and it being made "all about Prince Harry." "Many of us were surprised to hear that she was unhappy with the cover and editorial," Chard noted. "A feature on the cover of Vanity Fair is not accessible to most relatively unknown people. Hence, the world viewed this as an unexpected successful coup for the future wife of Prince Harry." However, she suggested that, in hindsight, Meghan's reaction makes more sense, noting, "[But] a few years later? Everything makes sense." British broadcaster Chard further suggested that Meghan had a vision for the feature, noting that the duchess wanted the focus entirely on her, even as her relationship with Prince Harry rapidly evolved behind the scenes. Chard also acknowledged that Meghan's rising profile was largely tied to her royal connection. "She was understandably booked because of her Prince Harry connection," Chard explained. "Meghan Markle was not a big name, especially in the U.K. … Meghan Markle is an ambitious woman. She wants fame, positive notoriety, and all the glitz, glamour, and money that go hand-in-hand with this celebrated platform." Chard also referenced King Charles' reported nickname for Meghan, "Tungsten," a metal known for its strength. She noted that it was "an unusual yet complimentary nickname highlighting [Meghan's] tenacity." According to Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Di For Daily podcast, some within the royal household questioned the timing of Meghan's Vanity Fair feature. "Some within the palace have even suggested that it's how Meghan strategically solidified the engagement," Schofield told Fox News Digital. Schofield also claimed that certain royal insiders viewed Meghan's approach as self-serving. "It was also considered in poor taste for Meghan to use her connection to the monarchy to elevate herself," she explained. Schofield continued, "Meghan wanted to wear Harry's initials around her neck; she wanted to discuss their relationship and take advantage of all the attention she was finally receiving. This was a deep concern for the palace because they felt like her heart was not in the right place." In an interview with Page Six, Graydon Carter shared that his team was eager to spotlight the "Suits" alum. "Jane Sarkin, who booked our covers, came in and said, 'We should do a cover on Meghan Markle,'" Carter recalled. He continued, "I said: 'I have no idea what that is, why should we do a story on her?' So she said: 'Because she's going to marry Prince Harry.'" According to Carter, Meghan later expressed concern about the direction of the interview, saying, "Excuse me, Is this going to all be about Prince Harry? Because I thought we were going to be talking about my charities and my philanthropy." Carter remarked that her reaction suggested a disconnect from reality. "This woman is slightly adrift on the facts and reality," he said. Reflecting on the late Princess Diana, whom he had known personally, Carter speculated on how she might have felt about Meghan's impact on Harry. "I would think she would feel great sorrow for her son to have been pulled away from his family like this, especially his brother but also his father," he said. "Anytime someone comes between siblings, that's a disaster, horrible for a family." However, not everyone saw Meghan's Vanity Fair cover as a calculated move. Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner offered a different perspective, arguing that Meghan's intentions were sincere. "At the time, Meghan really wanted to ensure that her dream romance would not, in any way, be affected by anything. She also didn't want to appear to use the situation for personal gain," Turner told Fox News Digital. "She upheld her philanthropic work and values. She was deeply in love with a man who she recognized had gone through the living hell of his mother's demise," Turner added.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'ready' for peace negotiations, calls Trump meeting 'regrettable'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called his meeting at the White House last week "regrettable" on Tuesday and said he is ready to pursue peace under President Donald Trump's leadership. Zelenskyy made the concession in a lengthy statement posted to social media on Tuesday, saying Ukraine "is ready to come to the negotiating table." He added that last week's meeting "did not go the way it was supposed to be," and he said "it is time to make things right." "My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to get a peace that lasts," Zelenskyy wrote. "We are ready to work fast to end the war, and the first stages could be the release of prisoners and truce in the sky — ban on missiles, long-ranged drones, bombs on energy and other civilian infrastructure — and truce in the sea immediately, if Russia will do the same. Then we want to move very fast through all next stages and to work with the US to agree a strong final deal," he added. Zelenskyy Speaks Out After Public Spat With Trump, Vance, Says Dustup 'Bad For Both Sides' "We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this," the statement continued. Read On The Fox News App Zelenskyy Meets With British Prime Minister Keir Starmer In London Following Trump Oval Office Clash "Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive. Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time and in any convenient format. We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively," Zelenskyy concluded. Zelenskyy's statement comes after White House national security advisor Mike Waltz called Zelenskyy's clash with Trump "ridiculous" in a Monday appearance on Fox News. Waltz said Trump's White House needed to hear that Zelenskyy "has regret for what happened" and that he is now "ready to engage in peace talks." Jd Vance Steps Into The Spotlight Defending Trump's Foreign Policy In Oval Office Dustup With Zelenskyy The drawdown of hostilities referenced in Zelenskyy's statement mirrors that proposed by European leaders in a meeting with Zelenskyy on Sunday. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron suggested a freeze on strikes from the air, sea and on energy infrastructure for 30 days in Ukraine. Macron told French media the window could be used to negotiate a wider peace deal. Trump's White House has yet to weigh in on the proposal. Zelenskyy's statement came less than a day after Trump paused all aid to Ukraine on Monday night. A senior Trump administration official also told Fox News that military aid will remain on hold until Ukrainian leaders show a commitment to good faith peace negotiations. "This is not permanent termination of aid, it's a pause," the official emphasized. "The orders are going out right now."Original article source: Zelenskyy says Ukraine 'ready' for peace negotiations, calls Trump meeting 'regrettable'
