Putin Lauds Trump’s Peace Efforts as Alaska Summit Nears.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised US President Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine, calling his administration “energetic and sincere” in its peace efforts. His comments came a day before the two leaders meet in Anchorage for a closely watched US–Russia summit.
In a Kremlin video, Putin said Washington was working to “stop hostilities” and “secure agreements in everyone’s interest,” adding that long-term stability could come through renewed nuclear arms control deals. Trump, speaking in Washington, estimated there was a “25% chance” the talks could fail but suggested inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Alaska for a possible three-way meeting if progress is made. He said he might extend his stay depending on developments.
Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, a public show of British support ahead of the summit. The meeting followed virtual talks the Ukrainian leader held from Berlin a day earlier with Trump and European heads of state.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no agreements are expected to be signed and warned against guessing the outcome. Putin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed the agenda will open with a one-on-one meeting, followed by delegation talks, a working breakfast, and a joint press conference.
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