How Trump–Putin meeting went: first reaction from Russian delegation
Photo: US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
Talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska were described as "positive," according to Russian state media.
In comments to Russian propagandist Pavel Zarubin, Russia’s ambassador to the US, Alexander Darchiev, said the atmosphere of the talks was "generally positive." He declined to provide specifics, but when asked about progress in US–Russia diplomatic negotiations, he noted: "We are trying, but so far there are no major breakthroughs."
Also appearing pleased was Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, though he likewise refrained from disclosing what had taken place behind closed doors.
"We will see and hear everything soon," he told propagandist Pavel Zarubin.
Trump–Putin meeting in Alaska
On Friday, August 15, Trump and Putin met in Alaska to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. This marked the first face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the US and Russia since the start of the full-scale invasion.
The talks between the US president and the Russian leader lasted nearly three hours but ended earlier than expected. Following the meeting, Trump and Putin are likely to hold a joint press conference.
More details on the Trump–Putin meeting can be found in RBC-Ukraine’s full report.
