Where will the Trump-Putin talks take place: media learns details
Фото: Reuters
US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin will meet at Elmendorf-Richardson Military Base in Anchorage.
This was reported by CNN, citing sources.
It is noted that US officials wanted to find a better location for the summit between Trump and Putin, but faced difficulties due to the peak tourist season in Alaska and high security requirements.
“Summit organizers soon concluded that the only city in the vast state that could be acceptable for hosting the meeting was Anchorage. And only Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on the northern outskirts of the city met the security requirements for this historic event,” the publication noted.
It is known that the White House hoped to avoid the prospect of hosting the Russian leader and his entourage at a military base.
It is noted that Russia refused to meet in Europe due to the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Putin. The UAE, Hungary and the United States were considered among the alternatives. The Kremlin agreed to American territory.
“I find it very respectful that the president of Russia is coming to our country, as opposed to us going to his country or even some third party,” Trump said this week.
As a reminder, Trump announced that on Friday, August 15, he will travel to Russia, where he plans to meet with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
By the way, European leaders issued a joint statement in support of Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin . 26 of the 27 leaders of the European Union have made their position public – with the exception of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
As reported, European politicians and the Ukrainian leadership sharply commented on the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska scheduled for August 15. They emphasized that the future of Ukraine and the security of Europe cannot be decided without the direct participation of Kyiv and Brussels.
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