- Sputnik International, 1920
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Putin-Trump Meeting Represents Key Step Toward Peace in Ukraine – Slovak President

© AP Photo / Denes ErdosPresidential candidate Peter Pellegrini, centre, addresses supporters at his headquarters after a presidential runoff in Bratislava, Slovakia
Presidential candidate Peter Pellegrini, centre, addresses supporters at his headquarters after a presidential runoff in Bratislava, Slovakia - Sputnik International, 1920, 16.08.2025
Subscribe
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska is an important step toward peace in Ukraine, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini said on Saturday.
"The summit was an important step toward the goal of achieving lasting peace in Ukraine," Pellegrini wrote on social media.
The atmosphere of mutual respect during the Russia-US summit in Alaska has also opened the door for further negotiations, the Slovak president said.
On Friday, Putin and Trump met in Anchorage, Alaska for a three-on-three format talks that lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. In addition to the presidents, Russia was represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and presidential aide Yury Ushakov, and the United States by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Helsinki - Sputnik International, 1920, 15.08.2025
World
WATCH: Putin and Trump Meet for Historic Summit in Alaska
Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала