Great Progress’ Made in Trump-Putin Meeting as Ceasefire Deal Remains on the Table…See More

Great Progress’ Made in Trump-Putin Meeting as Ceasefire Deal Remains on the Table…See More

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday in their high-stakes summit seeking a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, but while Putin mentioned an “agreement” in the post-meeting news conference and Trump said “great progress” was made, there was no mention of a ceasefire.

One key party not be in attendance Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump said after his meeting with the Russian president that he would call Zelenskyy and update him on the talks.
President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, offered little clarity about the many questions that lingered after the conclusion of the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In the interview, Trump did not reveal many details about the meeting, including the sticking points between the two sides.

Trump reiterated that there were still “pretty significant items” left to discuss, punting final negotiations to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies.
I mean, a lot of points were agreed on, but there’s not that much, as you know, one or two pretty significant items. But I think they can be reached now, it’s really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done. And I would also say the European nations, they have to get involved a little bit, but it’s up to President Zelenskyy,” Trump said.

Trump also punted considering consequences like sanctions to “two weeks or three weeks” from now, saying that because of “what happened today” he doesn’t have to “think” about it. The president also indicated there are still plans for a trilateral meeting, with Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy.