Analysts assessed the summit of the US and Russian presidents in Alaska. They noted that during a press conference, Vladimir Putin used rhetoric to justify Russian aggression against Ukraine. He also accused European countries of attempting to disrupt the negotiation process, emphasizing the 'common roots' of Russia and Ukraine.
Putin did not provide any signals regarding the readiness to change his military goals or to make compromises. He continues to use rhetoric to justify Russian aggression against Ukraine, analysts emphasized.
During the meeting of the presidents, the 'common roots' of Russia and Ukraine were also highlighted, and Ukrainians were referred to as a 'brotherly nation.' This summit took place on August 15 in Alaska.
Analyst comments indicate that no progress was made during the summit in resolving the conflict in eastern Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin continues to use aggressive rhetoric regarding this country.