Trump-Putin Meeting, Partial Progress on Ukraine Ceasefire Discussion

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he reached some agreements regarding a ceasefire in the Ukraine war during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but did not reach full consensus on key issues.

The meeting took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.

President Trump explained in a joint press conference, "We had a very productive conversation, and there were several points we agreed upon."

However, he acknowledged, "There are several major things we did not fully agree on," while emphasizing that "progress was made." He also made it clear that "nothing is agreed upon until we reach a final agreement."

"There are several major things we did not fully agree on."

After the meeting, President Trump announced that he plans to share the results of the discussion with NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Remaining Issues and Relations with Russia

President Trump expressed optimism, stating, "There is very little left that we have not agreed upon."

He assessed, "Some of it is not that important," but added, "One is probably the most important, and we are very likely to reach a consensus."

However, he did not disclose specifically which issues were unresolved.

President Trump also commented on his personal relationship with President Putin.

He emphasized, "I have always had a fantastic relationship with President Putin, Vladimir," claiming that the so-called 'Russia hoax' had "interfered" with relations between the two countries.

President Trump has consistently claimed that the allegations of "Russia collusion," which suggested that Russia conspired with the Trump campaign to interfere in the 2016 U.S. election, were orchestrated by the Obama administration as a "Russia hoax."

He expressed a willingness to end the war in Ukraine.

President Trump stated, "We need to stop the killing of many people," adding that "President Putin wants that as much as I do."

He continued, "We will be talking to you (Putin) very soon, and we will probably see you again very shortly," suggesting the possibility of further negotiations.

Image source: Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and U.S. President Donald Trump (right) / gettyimageskorea