President Trump and President Putin met in Alaska, where they had closed-door negotiations about Russia's conflict in Ukraine. Trump pledged to end the war swiftly if elected. Ukrainian President Zelensky was absent at Putin's insistence. During a press conference, Putin spoke first, discussing the constructive atmosphere of their talks and attributing a lack of invasion during Trump's presidency to Trump's influence. Trump acknowledged no agreements were made, stating, "We didn't get there on a deal." Putins remarks included historical digressions and pleasantries.
Our negotiations have been held in a constructive atmosphere of mutual respect. We had very thorough negotiations that were quite useful. I would like to thank once again my American counterpart for the proposal to travel out here to Alaska.
It only makes sense that we've met here because our countries, though separated by the oceans, are close neighbors.
I would like to emphasize that I would not have invaded Ukraine on Trump's watch.
We didn't get there on a deal.
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