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"No Deal Until A Deal": Meeting in Alaska Between Trump and Putin Trump Will Not Negotiate With Putin On ‘Most Significant’ Issue
Aug 16, 2025 11:45 am
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Divya Delhi: Europe's worst problem in 80 years, Ukraine, was discussed by both presidents.On Friday in Alaska, Trump and Putin held “very productive” and “mutually respectful” strategic talks. Europe's worst problem in 80 years, Ukraine, was discussed by both presidents.Trump remarked “there is no deal until there is a deal” and the meeting ended. President Putin called the talks “thorough and useful”. The Russian President said Russia was “sincerely interested in putting an end” to the Ukraine crisis but acknowledged “legitimate concerns” involved.Three-hour marathon negotiations about Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 finished with a news conference by two world leaders. Moscow advances before the meeting despite thousands of military casualties. Both politicians ignored journalism queries.The meeting was productive and yielded agreements. Few remain, Trump told reporters. “We missed out, but we have a chance.”Respectful, productive negotiations.They were complete and useful. “We hope our understanding will lead to peace in Ukraine,” Putin stated.Moscow also expected “that Kyiv and the European capitals will perceive all this in a constructive manner and will not create any obstacles”.The Russian President warned against “attempts to disrupt the emerging progress through provocation or behind-the-scenes intrigues.” He added, “I have said more than once that for Russia, the events in Ukraine are associated with fundamental threats to our national security.”He said, “a fair balance in the security sphere in Europe and the world as a whole must be restored.”