Putin praises Trump's efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to end the Ukraine war ahead of their summit in Alaska, as European leaders seek to protect Ukraine's interests during negotiations.
Key Points
- Putin praised Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine ahead of their summit in Alaska.
- European leaders and Ukraine's Zelenskyy engaged in meetings to ensure their interests in the upcoming U.S.-Russia talks are considered.
- UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer stressed the importance of protecting Ukraine’s territorial integrity in any ceasefire agreement.
- Both Russia and Ukraine conducted prisoner exchanges and traded strikes amid ongoing conflict tensions.
