President Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox Information’ Sean Hannity, supplied little readability in regards to the many questions that lingered after the conclusion of the Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Within the interview, Trump didn’t reveal many particulars in regards to the assembly, together with the sticking factors between the 2 sides.
Trump reiterated that there have been nonetheless “fairly vital objects” left to debate, punting remaining negotiations to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European allies.
President Donald Trump holds a press convention with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their assembly to barter an finish to the struggle in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025.
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“I imply, loads of factors had been agreed on, however there’s not that a lot, as you recognize, one or two fairly vital objects. However I feel they are often reached now, it is actually as much as President Zelenskyy to get it carried out. And I’d additionally say the European nations, they need to become involved somewhat bit, but it surely’s as much as President Zelenskyy,” Trump mentioned.
Trump additionally punted contemplating penalties like sanctions to “two weeks or three weeks” from now, saying that due to “what occurred at the moment” he does not need to “assume” about it. The president additionally indicated there are nonetheless plans for a trilateral assembly, with Trump, Putin and Zelenskyy.
When requested what his recommendation for Zelenskyy was after they spoke by cellphone after the summit, Trump was blunt: “Make the deal.”
“Gotta make the deal, yeah. Look, Russia is a really huge energy, and so they’re not,” Trump mentioned.
-ABC Information’ Michelle Stoddart and Lalee Ibssa
