U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his three-hour summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage as a ‘warm meeting,’ suggesting the Ukraine conflict is close to resolution. During an interview with Fox News, Trump described the talks as productive, stating they had made progress toward ending the hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. He mentioned that they ‘agree on a lot,’ though he acknowledged Ukraine must agree to any potential peace deal. Trump also praised Putin as a ‘strong guy’ and reiterated that he has always had a great relationship with the Russian leader.
Meanwhile, Putin characterized the discussions as ‘constructive’ and ‘useful,’ expressing Moscow’s sincere interest in ending the hostilities. He suggested the two leaders could next meet in Moscow, to which Trump responded that he could ‘see it possibly happening.’ The summit occurred amid ongoing tensions in the region, with the potential for a peace deal remaining a focal point of international discussions.