The Kremlin's delegation has arrived in Alaska. A historic summit between Russian ruler Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is beginning in Anchorage, but the Kremlin has already warned — no documents will be signed, UNIAN reports.
Peskov: talks on Ukrainian settlement
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's spokesperson, said the war in Ukraine will be the key topiс.
“President Putin and President Trump intend to talk, they are ready to talk, and they will discuss the most difficult issues," he claimed.
He stressed that no documents are expected to be signed at the meeting, but during a joint press conference Putin will “outline the agreements and understandings that will be reached.”
Ukrainian position not yet on the agenda
Peskov clarified that the current talks are between Russia and the US, and that “discussion with the Ukrainian side will come at later stages.” He also described the war in Ukraine as “a complex and multifaceted substance” and added that "they are unlikely to receive an adequate response from the Europeans.”
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