During a brief press appearance following a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump characterized the talks as 'extremely productive' but provided no details. He did not directly reference Ukraine, mentioning only a desire to stop deaths in the ongoing conflict. Putin, in his response, framed Russia's actions as necessary for national security, portraying the situation as tragic for both nations. The lack of specific outcomes and failed acknowledgment of Ukraine's plight raised questions about Trump's alignment with Russia's narrative on the conflict.
Trump's meeting with Putin was kept remarkably brief, lasting only four minutes, after a three-hour discussion, citing an 'extremely productive meeting' with unspecified agreements.
In the press conference, Trump did not mention Ukraine directly, instead indicating an agreement on a big topic while stressing a hopeful future resolution with Putin.
Putin portrayed the conflict in Ukraine as a tragedy for Russia, suggesting that his country's actions were necessary responses to perceived threats, reframing the narrative.
Trump noted that both leaders aimed to reduce casualties in Ukraine, stating, 'We will end the deaths of five thousand people a week,' without addressing Putin's role in escalating the conflict.
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