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Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev says Putin-Trump Alaska talks on ending Ukraine war went "remarkably well," after a three-hour summit aimed at resolving Europe's deadliest conflict in decades.
Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev (Photo: AP)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 16, 2025 04:24 IST
Talks in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump went “remarkably well,” Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Friday, calling the discussions a step toward ending the war in Ukraine.
Speaking on Russian state television, Dmitriev praised the tone of the high-stakes summit. “The atmosphere was constructive and businesslike. I would even say, remarkably well,” he said.
The Kremlin confirmed the talks had ended after stretching into a third hour. The two leaders met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, with negotiations aimed at closing the deadliest conflict in Europe in 80 years.
Trump and Putin, along with top foreign-policy aides, conferred in a room at an Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska in their first meeting since 2019. A blue backdrop behind them had the words "Pursuing Peace" printed on it.
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Published By:
Rivanshi Rakhrai
Published On:
Aug 16, 2025
