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We expect that Kiev and European capitals will perceive all this in a constructive way and will not create obstacles, that they will not try to disrupt the progress that is emerging through provocations or behind-the-scenes intrigues.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump met in Alaska for more than two hours, but in the end the two Presidents said they did not reach an agreement on the main issue, ending the war in Ukraine.
And while Trump stated that it is up to Zelensky, the Ukrainian President, to reach an agreement with Putin to end the war, the Russian President stated that Ukraine's security must, without a doubt, be guaranteed. We are ready to work on this.
"I would like to hope that the understanding we have reached will allow us to move closer to this goal and pave the way for peace in Ukraine. We expect that Kiev and the European capitals will perceive all this in a constructive manner and will not create obstacles. That they will not try to disrupt the progress that is emerging through provocations or behind-the-scenes intrigues," Putin said.
Below are the main messages from Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement after meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.
On US-Russia relations
As is known, Russian-American summits have not been held for more than four years. This is a long time. The past period was very difficult for bilateral relations. And, to be honest, they have fallen to the lowest point since the Cold War. And this is not good for our countries, or for the world as a whole. Of course, sooner or later, it was necessary to correct the situation, to move from confrontation to dialogue. And in this regard, a personal meeting of the heads of the two states was really overdue...
For Ukraine
As you know and understand well, one of the central issues has become the situation around Ukraine. We see the desire of the US administration and personally of President Trump to facilitate the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, his desire to delve into its essence and understand its origins.
I have said more than once that for Russia, the events in Ukraine are associated with fundamental threats to our national security.
Moreover, we have always considered and consider the Ukrainian people, I have said this many times, fraternal, no matter how strange this may sound in today's conditions.
We have the same roots and everything that is happening to us is a tragedy and a great pain. Therefore, our country is sincerely interested in putting an end to this.
But at the same time, we are convinced that for the Ukrainian solution to be sustainable and long-term, all the root causes of the crisis must be eliminated...
All of Russia's legitimate concerns must be taken into account and a fair balance must be restored in the security sphere in Europe and the world as a whole.
I agree with President Trump, he spoke about this today, that the security of Ukraine must, without a doubt, be guaranteed. We are ready to work on this. I would like to hope that the understanding that we have reached will allow us to get closer to this goal and pave the way for peace in Ukraine. We expect that Kiev and the European capitals will perceive all this in a constructive way and will not create obstacles, that they will not try to disrupt the progress that is emerging through provocations or intrigues behind the scenes.
For economic cooperation
It is clear that the Russian-American business and investment partnership has great potential. Russia and the United States have something to offer each other in trade, energy, the digital sphere, high technology, and space exploration. Cooperation in the Arctic, the resumption of interregional contacts, including between our Far East and the American West Coast, also seem important.
I expect that today's agreements will become a reference point not only for resolving the Ukrainian problem, but also.
It should initiate the restoration of pragmatic and business-like relations between Russia and the United States.
On cooperation with Trump
Overall, we have established very good business contacts and trust with President Trump. And I have every reason to believe that by moving along this path, we can, the sooner the better, end the conflict in Ukraine. / Adapted from Reuters /
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