In a post on X, Duffy said, "There's no one better to represent us on the world stage than US President Donald Trump. Peace through strength. Thank you, Mr. President!"
Speaking to ANI, Sikri suggested that the issue of tariffs on Russia's oil sales to China, India, and the EU may have been discussed by Trump with Putin.
Former diplomat KP Fabian has said that though there was no deal concerning Ukraine conflict during summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, it is possible that the two leaders "have agreed on the outlines of a deal" which they would no
The leaders emphasised that Ukraine must have ironclad security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. They welcomed President Trump's statement that the US is prepared to give security guarantees.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has welcomed the progress made at the Alaska Summit between the United States and Russia, highlighting Indian position of dialogue and diplomacy being the way forward as the world looks to see an early end to the conflict in Ukraine.
In a joint press conference after nearly three hours of talks with Trump, Putin said that in 2022, he had cautioned former US President Biden that the tensions between the two nations should not be allowed to reach a point of no return.
Putin is accompanied by foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told CNN. Trump is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Trump's one-on-one meetings with Putin during his first term were clouded with mystery. With only a translator inside the room, it was often unclear what exactly was discussed. Aides had a difficult time ascertaining if the two reached any agreements. After one such meeting, in Germany, T
The summit, scheduled for Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska, aims to find common ground on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and shaping the future of European security.
Trump has vowed to "end the Ukraine war quickly," while Putin is seeking recognition of Russia's territorial gains and relief from Western sanctions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has refused to surrender territory and hasn't been invited to the summit.
In a move that drew attention, Lavrov wore a T-shirt written "CCCP", the Russian abbreviation for the Soviet Union, as he prepared to meet US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin for discussions on ending the war. Ukraine was also once part of the Soviet Union.