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India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Remarkably well: Russian envoy praises Putin-Trump talks in Alaska on Ukraine War
Talks in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump went 'remarkably well,' Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Friday, calling the discussions a step toward ending the war in on Russian state television, Dmitriev praised the tone of the high-stakes summit. 'The atmosphere was constructive and businesslike. I would even say, remarkably well,' he said. advertisementThe Kremlin confirmed the talks had ended after stretching into a third hour. The two leaders met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, with negotiations aimed at closing the deadliest conflict in Europe in 80 years. Trump and Putin, along with top foreign-policy aides, conferred in a room at an Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska in their first meeting since 2019. A blue backdrop behind them had the words "Pursuing Peace" printed on it.- EndsMust Watch
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Trump, Putin reach an 'understanding' on Ukraine
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a significant development regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump met for a two-and-a-half-hour summit in Alaska on August 15. The discussions, which took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, were marked by a cordial handshake and an extended greeting, a stark contrast to the gravity of the situation in Ukraine, where Russia has instigated the largest land conflict in Europe since stated that he and Trump had reached an "understanding" on Ukraine, urging European nations not to disrupt what he described as "nascent progress." Following the meeting, Trump acknowledged that he had yet to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but indicated plans to do so alongside European leaders summit's atmosphere was notably warm, with Trump and Putin sharing a ride in the U.S. presidential limousine, affectionately known as "The Beast." This display of camaraderie raised eyebrows, particularly among Zelenskyy and European officials, who expressed concerns that Trump might prioritise U.S. interests over Ukrainian absence from the discussions was particularly striking, as he released a video addressing the nation, urging for a strong U.S. stance in the conflict, stating, "Everyone wants an honest end to the war."Zelenskyy's concerns are not unfounded. The summit offered Trump a platform to showcase his negotiation skills, boasting of his ability to end the conflict, a claim that has yet to materialise. For Putin, the meeting was an opportunity to solidify Russia's position in Ukraine, undermine Kyiv's aspirations for NATO membership, and reinforce Moscow's influence over the meeting had an altered format compared to previous high-profile encounters, with a trio from each side participating. The decision to include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff indicated a more cautious approach from the White House than during the controversial 2018 Helsinki summit, where Trump controversially sided with Putin over U.S. intelligence the summit progressed, the backdrop of "Alaska" and "Pursuing Peace" served as a reminder of the complex dynamics at play. While both leaders sought to project an image of cooperation, the reality is that significant gaps remain in the peace insistence on linking any ceasefire to a halt in Western arms supplies contradicts Ukraine's position, further complicating the path to choice to host Putin on U.S. soil raises questions about the implications for international relations and the West's strategy towards the exclusion of Zelenskyy from these critical discussions undermines the principle of "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine," leaving many to wonder what compromises might emerge from this high-stakes meeting.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Alaska summit: Bombarded by questions, flummoxed Putin 'shouts' back; Trump looks on
Russian President Vladimir Putin with US President Donald Trump ahead of the meeting. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday [Friday in the US] faced an unexpected media encounter in Alaska, where reporters bombarded him with questions as he arrived for talks with US President Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict. During the welcome ceremony, foreign journalists called out questions on issues ranging from civilian casualties to prospects for a ceasefire in the three-year-old war. One question -- 'When will you stop killing civilians?' -- drew a gesture from Putin suggesting he could not hear. Another asked why Trump should trust his words. There was no clear response to whether he would agree to a ceasefire. Such open exchanges are rare at events attended by the Russian leader, where the travelling press pool is generally limited to state-approved reporters. Later, the two leaders sat side by side at a US base, flanked by their delegations against a blue backdrop reading "Pursuing Peace". While Putin appeared taken aback by a volley of simultaneous questions, Trump looked on. The reporters at the summit again called out queries, but this time, Trump offered only a "Thank you very much" before the press was escorted out. The Alaska meeting marks a rare in-person discussion between the US and Russian presidents amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, with both leaders under close scrutiny at home and abroad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vertical Coffee Roasters Vertical Coffee Roasters Undo Ahead of the summit, which could influence the war in Ukraine and relations between Washington and Moscow, Trump said that if the talks with Putin go badly, he "would walk." "I think it's going to work out very well, and if it doesn't, I'm going to head back home real fast," Trump said while talking to American news broadcaster Fox News. "If it doesn't, you walk?" Fox anchor Bret Baier asked. "I would walk, yeah," Trump replied. The meeting gives Trump an opportunity to present himself as a negotiator who can help end the conflict in Ukraine, something he had assured he could do quickly after being elected to the White House.
Malay Mail
23-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Hong Kong Life Sponsors Local Sailing Team B.L.U. for Races
Promoting the Development and Heritance of Sports, Advocating the Spirit of 'Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence' Monsoon Spring Series 2025 About B.L.U. HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 23 April 2025 - Hong Kong, geographically surrounded by the sea, is an ideal venue for water sports events, while sailing is being one of the most focused water sports events. This year, Hong Kong Life sponsors the local sailing team B.L.U. to support the development and heritage of local sports culture, encourage the public to cultivate a habit of exercising and embrace a healthy lifestyle, ride on the wind and waves to breakthrough competition requires not only teamwork and technical skills but also flexible strategic adjustments to adapt to various environmental factors, ensure a sustained sailing and leading position, fully embody the spirit of "Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence". Similarly, Hong Kong Life leverages our insurance profession and experience, focuses on understanding customers' needs and market changes, strives to breakthrough traditional boundaries by providing diverse insurance products and services, helps customers to seize every opportunity and become the helmsman of an extraordinary Kong Life sponsored B.L.U. team to participate in the race of "Monsoon Spring Series 2025" held on 12 April. On the race day, B.L.U. team competed with more than 10 other sailing teams vigorously under the unexpected heavy rain and strong wind, and finally won several awards including the "Line Honour" in PHS/ORC division, the "1Place" in PHS/ORC division and the "3Place Overall" in ORC division, which totally demonstrated the spirit of "Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence".Mr. Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life, said, "Hong Kong Life has always been passionate about promoting the development and heritage of multiculturalism and sports. We hope that this sponsorship will advocate the philosophy of 'Fearless against Challenges and Pursuing Excellence' and encourage the public to engage more in sports to improve their health, joining hands to build a vibrant and positive community. The core philosophy of Hong Kong Life resonates with sailing competitions, both emphasizing high level of teamwork and technical standards, requiring flexible strategic adjustments to maintain a leading position. Hong Kong Life team adheres to this philosophy and is committed to understanding customers' needs and market changes, providing diverse and competitive insurance products and services to safeguard every life stage of our customers, creating a more prosperous future."The "Monsoon Spring Series 2025" is organized by Hebe Haven Yacht Club. The race will be held in the scenic waters of Port Shelter and the outlying islands, offering the challenging geometric and island B.L.U. sailing team was established in 2014 and is dedicated to promoting the development of sailing sports. Over half of the team members hold sailing coach qualifications and have more than 10 years of sailing experience. The team has actively participated in various competitions over the years and has won championships in major events such as the Island Race, the China Cup, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Sailing Competition and the Macao Match Cup. The team also engages in sailing training and community activities, aiming to cultivate new generation of sailing enthusiasts and pass on the passion with the ocean #香港人壽 #HongKongLife The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Hong Kong Life Established in 2001, Hong Kong Life Insurance Limited ("Hong Kong Life") was founded by five local financial institutions including Asia Insurance Company Limited, Chong Hing Bank Limited, CMB Wing Lung Bank Limited, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited, which laid their foundations and have been serving people in Hong Kong for more than 50 years in average. Through our extensive network of around 130 distribution points comprising Chong Hing Bank, CMB Wing Lung Bank, OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) and Shanghai Commercial Bank, we offer an integrated one-stop service of insurance and financial planning to customers.
