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Trump-Putin Post-Summit Developments LIVE: US President Donald Trump said that a lasting peace deal is the best way to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The reversal appears more closely aligned with the viewpoint of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with Trump on Friday.
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that Ukraine should reach a deal to end the ongoing conflict with Russia, emphasizing, “Russia is a very big power, and they’re not.” His comments came following a summit where Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly demanded more Ukrainian land.
The Ukrainian President will head to Washington on Monday to discuss ending the deadly war that has raged since 2022, he announced on Saturday.
Several European leaders have been invited to join President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Monday, according to a White House official speaking to CNN. It remains uncertain which leaders will attend, though European officials have indicated that at least one is expected to take part in the talks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff has expressed appreciation to US First Lady Melania Trump for urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to ensure the return of deported Ukrainian children. “The return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia should be a key condition for any peace agreement,” Andriy Yermak stated in a social media post on Saturday. Yermak said he was “grateful” to Melania Trump for her letter to Putin, in which she called on him to singlehandedly restore children’s “melodic laughter.”
New Delhi: A US team’s visit to India for trade talks, planned for August 25–29, has been cancelled amid strains over increased tariffs, though it is expected to be rescheduled, reports said on Saturday. The team was expected to advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, a matter that has gained urgency after US President Donald Trump announced a fresh 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russian oil purchases, on top of tariffs already in place.
The recent high-stakes summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has been described as a vital step toward peace in Ukraine. Former Diplomat Veena Sikri has expressed optimism that the additional tariffs previously sanctioned by the United States on India may be reconsidered. She emphasized that the tariffs on Indian goods may be put on hold.
US First Lady Melania Trump penned a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him that “it is time” to protect children and future generations across the globe, according to a report by Fox News on Saturday (local time).
President Donald Trump personally handed the letter to Putin ahead of their summit in Alaska on Friday. Upon receiving it, Putin reportedly read the letter aloud in front of both the American and Russian delegations.
The letter began: “Dear President Putin, Every child shares the same quiet dreams in their heart — whether born by chance in a country’s rural countryside or a vibrant city center. They dream of love, possibility, and protection from harm.”
During the highly anticipated Alaska summit on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke through a translator at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, following a nearly three-hour, three-on-three meeting. However, at the end of his remarks, Putin surprised many by concluding in English, saying, “And next time in Moscow,” - a rare public use of the language by the Russian leader.
US President Donald Trump has advised Ukraine to enter into a deal with Russia to end the conflict as “Russia is a very big power, and they’re not.” Quoting sources familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that Trump’s comments came after his summit meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reportedly demanded more Ukrainian land.
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