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Lasting settlement essential in Ukraine conflict
For a lasting resolution to the Ukraine conflict, all of its root causes must be addressed, the legitimate concerns of Russia taken into account, and a fair balance of security in Europe and globally needs to be restored, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. He made the remarks during a joint press conference in Alaska with his US counterpart, Donald Trump on Friday
The two men met in a much-anticipated summit to discuss restoring bilateral relations and working toward a resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
Putin acknowledged the willingness of the US administration and President Trump to engage in dialogue and seek solutions, noting their commitment to understanding the complexities of the situation.
The Russian president reiterated his view that Ukrainian are a brotherly people and described the current circumstances as a tragedy for Russia, stressing his country's sincere desire to bring the conflict to an end.
However, he underscored that any sustainable resolution must address the root causes of the crisis while taking into account Russia's legitimate concerns. 'A fair balance of security in Europe and globally must be restored,' he stated.
Agreeing with Trump, Putin highlighted that ensuring Ukraine's security is imperative and expressed a readiness to collaborate on this issue. He expressed hope that the mutual understanding reached during the discussions will pave the way toward peace.
'We hope that this will be perceived constructively in Kiev and European capitals, and that no obstacles will be created,' Putin stressed. 'There should be no attempts to undermine the anticipated progress through provocations or behind-the-scenes intrigue.'
Trump stressed that the key takeaway of the talks is that there is a reasonable opportunity to achieve peace. He expressed hope to meet Putin again soon, noting that the Russian president shares his desire to bring the conflict to an end.
