The presidents of the USA and Russia met in Alaska for negotiations - this was the first time since the start of the full-scale war between the countries. Despite statements about the 'constructive' nature of the dialogue, the parties did not agree on specific deals and did not answer journalists' questions. The event left many in uncertainty.
Putin and Trump share impressions from the meeting
Vladimir Putin noted the 'historical closeness' of Russia and the USA and expressed Moscow's readiness to help in regulating the conflict in Ukraine. He emphasized the need to ensure the security of our region and expressed hope for support from European countries.
Donald Trump, for his part, emphasized the productivity of the negotiations and called his relationship with Putin 'very good'. He expressed hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, but substantial progress towards peace has not yet been made.
The meeting of the presidents of the USA and Russia in Alaska sparked much discussion, but specific results have yet to be delivered.