Donald Trump demanded a ceasefire from Russia. But Vladimir Putin refused. This is how the British television BBC commented on the historic meeting between the two presidents in Alaska, which ended without a breakthrough.
When is a “press conference“ not a press conference? When there are no questions.
There was surprise in the hall when Presidents Putin and Trump left the podium immediately after making their statements – without answering any questions, a BBC reporter commented. Members of the Russian delegation also quickly left the hall, without answering any of the questions that journalists shouted at them.
Clear signs that when it comes to the war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump still have significant differences of opinion. Donald Trump demands a ceasefire from Russia. Vladimir Putin didn’t give it to him.
Earlier, there was a very different atmosphere. President Trump had rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, treating the Kremlin leader as an honored guest. Today, the Russian president got his moment in the geopolitical spotlight, sharing the stage with the leader of the world’s most powerful country.
But how will Trump react to what happened? He has yet to convince Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. He has previously threatened a tougher approach to Russia, with ultimatums, deadlines, and warnings of more sanctions if Moscow ignored calls for a ceasefire.
Moscow is ignoring them once again. What will Trump do now?