“It is necessary to take into account all legitimate concerns of Russia”: key points from Putin’s speech after talks with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin said after talks with Donald Trump in Alaska that a resolution to the war in Ukraine is possible only after eliminating its “fundamental causes” and restoring the balance of security in Europe. He called the meeting “mutually respectful” and invited the American leader to the next summit in Moscow.

This is reported by CNN .

Putin began his statement by assessing the current relations between Moscow and Washington.

“Relations between Russia and the United States were at their worst since the Cold War,” he said.

The Kremlin leader stressed that the talks with Trump took place in a constructive atmosphere.

“These were respectful, constructive, and mutually respectful discussions,” he noted.

The main topic was the war in Ukraine.

“We are convinced that in order to make the settlement lasting and long-term, it is necessary to eliminate all the main roots, the main causes of this conflict. To take into account all the legitimate concerns of Russia and restore a fair balance of security in Europe and the world as a whole,” Putin said.

He agreed with Trump’s position on the need for security guarantees for Ukraine, but warned Western capitals against actions that could disrupt the process.

“Do not create obstacles and do not try to disrupt progress through provocations and backroom intrigues,” he added.

At the end of his speech, the Russian president suggested holding the next meeting in Moscow, speaking in English. He also reiterated that the 2022 war, in his opinion, could have been avoided if Donald Trump had been president of the United States at the time.

It is worth adding that US President Donald Trump, after talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska, stated that the summit was constructive and gave reason for optimism . He announced consultations with NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but stressed that there are no final agreements yet.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference after meeting for high-stakes talks in Alaska. Pryamy has compiled all the key statements from the US and Russian leaders for you.

It is worth adding that during the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, on August 15-16, the broadcast of “Pryamoy” will continue around the clock .

Recall, on the evening of August 15 , the planes of US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin landed in Alaska. Earlier, the White House announced that the format of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Russian dictator had changed somewhat .

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