17.08.2025 17:43
The U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, made critical assessments following the Alaska meeting. Witkoff stated, "Russia has made some concessions regarding five regions of Ukraine," referring to Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhia, and Crimea. He also mentioned that Trump and Putin had agreed on "strong security guarantees" for Ukraine.
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Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East, made critical assessments following the Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"RUSSIA GAVE TERRITORIAL CONCESSIONS"
Witkoff stated, "Russia has made some concessions regarding five regions of Ukraine." Witkoff pointed to Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Crimea.
'AGREED ON SECURITY GUARANTEES'
Witkoff also mentioned that Trump and Putin agreed on "strong security guarantees" for Ukraine. He emphasized that Trump stated significant progress had been made regarding Russia.
"I AM HOPEFUL ABOUT THE ZELENSKY-TRUMP MEETING"
Finally, Witkoff expressed hope for the meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Trump scheduled for tomorrow (August 18). Witkoff said, "We hope to have a productive meeting with Zelensky and European leaders. We believe we will reach a real compromise. I think the Russians will discuss this peace agreement and that we can advance it and succeed."
WHAT HAPPENED?
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting themed 'In Pursuit of Peace' in Alaska, where they evaluated bilateral relations and a possible ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. No peace emerged from the approximately three-hour meeting. After the meeting, Putin stated, "It was a good meeting," while Trump said, "There are still a few important issues we haven't fully agreed on, but we have made some progress. I will talk to NATO. I will convey what we discussed to Zelensky."
PUTIN SUGGESTED MOSCOW FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Trump thanked Putin for the time he dedicated to him and expressed hope to meet again soon. Putin, smiling, responded in English, "Next time in Moscow." Trump replied, "That's an interesting question. I don't know, I might get criticized for that."
IT COULD BE A FIRST IN 16 YEARS
Following Putin's invitation to Moscow, all eyes turned to the definitive decision Trump would make. The last U.S. President to visit Russia was Barack Obama in 2009. Since then, no U.S. president has gone to Moscow due to tensions between the two countries.
ZELENSKY WILL GO TO THE U.S. ON MONDAY
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky stated after the Putin-Trump summit, "On Monday (August 18), I will meet with President Trump in Washington DC to discuss all the details regarding ending the war."
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