‘Energetic and honest effort’: Putin pushed Trump to end the Ukraine war; Possible nuclear weapon deal signal

Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciated the “energetic” efforts of the Trump administration to end the conflict in Ukraine and suggested that Moscow and Washington could reach an agreement on the control of nuclear weapons during their summit in Alaska on Friday.Speaking publicly for the first time after the announcement of the meeting, US President Donald Trump chaired the Kremlin session with senior Russian officials to review the progress of negotiations with the US about Ukraine on Thursday.Putin said, “Current American administration … In my opinion, is making quite energetic and honest efforts to prevent enmity, to prevent crisis and reach interest agreements for all parties involved in this struggle,” Putin said.He said that the purpose of the summit is “to create a long-term situation for peace in our countries as well as Europe and the world.” The Russian President also suggested that if we mention nuclear weapons or missile systems, a comprehensive level of peace can be achieved about “next stages” about the “next stages” about the “next stages” discussion on focusing focus on agreements on strategic aggressive weapons.Historically, the US and Russia have limited their nuclear arsenal under the new beginning treaty, which came into effective in 2011. Under the treaty, the two countries had seven years to follow specific boundaries on the intercontinental-range nuclear weapons. The treaty is scheduled to end in February 2026.Despite these efforts, there is tension between the two countries. Earlier this month, Trump ordered two nuclear submarines to strategically deployed strategically near Russia, which he called a “highly stimulating” comment by former Russian President and current vice -president of its Security Council Dimitri Medvedev. Medvedev is known for stimulating social media statements that sometimes indicate nuclear conflict.Next to Friday’s summit, Yuri Usakov, an aide of Putin’s foreign policy, shared the details of the meeting. Both the presidents will hold a discussion with the interpreters, followed by a business lunch. A joint press conference reported by CNN will have discussions on Ukraine War and Potential US-Russia cooperation in business and economic matters.Russia’s interaction team will include Ushakov, External Affairs Minister Sergei Lavarov, Defense Minister Andre Belwsov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Kiril Dimitriv, heads of Russia’s Sovereign Dhan Kosh.Yesterday, President Trump warned the Russian leader that if he does not agree to stop the war in Ukraine after his upcoming summit, he would face “very serious consequences”.