【随時ずいじ更新;こうしん】】米;べいロ首脳しゅのう会談かいだん トランプ氏し “一定いっていの進展しんてんあった”

After about two and a half hours of summit talks, U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin held a press conference, where President Putin first emphasized that Russias concerns need to be taken into consideration.

In response, President Trump said, There are many points on which we agreed.

In several important areas, complete agreement has not yet been reached, but there has been some progress, he said, but did not reveal the specific points on which they had agreed.

The summit between President Trump and President Putin began at around 4:30 a.m. Japan time on the 16th at a U.S. military base in Alaska, United States.

The face-to-face meeting between the two leaders was the first since Russias invasion of Ukraine, and lasted about two and a half hours, with Secretary of State Rubio and Special Envoy Witkoff from the American side, and Foreign Minister Lavrov and Presidential Aide Ushakov from the Russian side in attendance.

Both leaders then attended a joint press conference.

President Putin spoke first at the meeting, saying, It was a constructive discussion.

It was very helpful, he said.

He also stated that, given the main topic of the summit was the situation in Ukraine, all fundamental causes must be eliminated.

We once again asserted that Russias concerns need to be taken into consideration.

On the other hand, President Trump said, I think it was a very productive meeting.

There were many points on which we agreed, and we were mostly in agreement on the > parts.

We have not yet reached a complete agreement on some important points, but there has been some progress, he said.

On top of that, After this, I will contact NATO.

Of course, I also plan to call President Zelensky of Ukraine and inform him about today’s meeting.

In the end, its up to them, he said.

However, they did not disclose the specific points on which they had reached an agreement.

I might receive some criticism, but there might be a possibility, he said.

The press conference ended without either leader answering questions from reporters, and there is significant interest in the specific details of their meeting.

We agreed on many points.

There are only a few things left.

Some of them are not that important.

One is probably the most important, but the likelihood of reaching an agreement is very high.

We did not reach an agreement, but the possibility of getting there is very high, he said.

Also, After this, I will contact NATO.

Of course, I also plan to call President Zelensky of Ukraine and inform him about today’s meeting.

In the end, its up to them, he said.

And at the press conference, when President Trump said to President Putin, Well probably meet again soon, President Putin replied in English, Next time in Moscow, to which President Trump responded, Thats interesting.

I might receive some criticism, but there might be a possibility, he said.

On top of that, Everything that is happening is a tragedy for us and a painful sorrow.

Therefore, he argued, Our country has a strong interest in bringing this to an end.

President Trump also stated that he understands that Russia has its own national interests, and emphasized that he has built a practical relationship with the United States, not only to resolve the Ukraine crisis but also in other areas.

He also stated, The relationship between Russia and the United States became the most strained since the Cold War, but sooner or later, it was necessary to move from confrontation to dialogue.

We need to build a new cooperative relationship, he revealed, stating that he had appealed to President Trump about the necessity of economic cooperation and other matters.

The summit between President Trump and President Putin began at around 4:30 a.m. Japan time on the 16th at a U.S. military base in Alaska, United States.

The face-to-face meeting between the two leaders was the first since Russias invasion of Ukraine. It was originally planned as a one-on-one meeting, but was changed to a three-on-three format. From the American side, Secretary of State Rubio and Special Envoy Witkoff attended, while from the Russian side, Foreign Minister Lavrov and Presidential Aide Ushakov were present.

According to Russian state media and other sources, the three-on-three meeting reportedly ended at around 7:15 a.m. Japan time on the 16th.

The Russian presidential office released footage of President Putin walking down a corridor with his delegation while talking to spokesperson Peskov, and announced that the small-group meeting has concluded.

From the video, you can see two people talking to each other in the back seat.

Also, photos have been posted showing both leaders posing for photographs prior to the meeting.

The two are standing side by side in front of a backdrop that reads Pursuit of Peace, and President Trump is smiling.

After that, the reporter pressed President Putin with questions such as, Will you agree to a ceasefire? and Can you promise not to kill any more civilians?

In this situation, President Putin is frowning and, although I cant tell what hes saying, he is uttering brief words.

For everyone, it means things will start moving from early tomorrow morning.

He said, We are preparing for future discussions, and revealed his intention to consult with the leaders of various European countries on the 16th, following the results of the meeting.

Since the start of the military invasion of Ukraine, the previous Biden administration in the United States had continued policies to internationally isolate Russia, but that has undergone a major shift.

It seems they want to give the impression that they are no longer isolated.

Its been about three and a half years since the military invasion of Ukraine began.

In Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, missile and drone attacks are being carried out almost daily in various regions.

More than 13,800 Ukrainian civilians have died after being caught up in the fighting.

According to an American think tank, the number of Ukrainian military deaths is estimated to be between 60,000 and 100,000.

On the other hand, there are also estimates that the number of Russian military casualties has reached 1.05 million.

The focus is whether this summit meeting can pave the way for a ceasefire and prevent any further increase in casualties.

The reason is that while the Ukrainian side is calling for an immediate ceasefire, the Russian side is attaching conditions to the ceasefire.

Leading American newspapers report that Russia is demanding the cession of the entire Luhansk and Donetsk regions in eastern Ukraine, which it has unilaterally declared annexed, as well as Crimea in the south, in exchange for a ceasefire.

On the other hand, Ukrainian President Zelensky has refused to withdraw troops from Luhansk and Donetsk regions.

The positions of Russia and Ukraine regarding a ceasefire are greatly divided.

However, even President Trump himself has recently been making remarks that seem to lower the expectations for the meeting.

President Trump described this meeting as an opportunity to lay the next foundation, indicating that concrete results such as a ceasefire agreement would come in subsequent meetings.

The key point in evaluating the outcome of the meeting is whether a second meeting will be scheduled.

President Trump has also mentioned the possibility of holding a trilateral meeting with President Putin and President Zelensky.

After the meeting, attention will be focused on what kind of announcement will be made.

President Trump gave President Putin a ride in his own private vehicle to the meeting venue.

Around the same time, you could also see bombers and other aircraft passing overhead from here, which truly shows the exceptional treatment we received.

President Trump said on his way here aboard Air Force One, I think it will go well, but if not, Ill return immediately.

And regarding the goal of the meeting, he said, Its to get them to the table.

It appears that the aim is not to achieve a ceasefire, but rather to focus on realizing the next round of talks that will include Ukraine, thereby making it easier to achieve certain results.

It also suggests a stance of using the restoration of economic relations, which Russia is interested in, as a bargaining chip.

However, both inside and outside the United States, there are opinions questioning the very act of inviting the president of a country under sanctions.

As President Trump, it seems he wants to find some common ground with President Putin and use it as a stepping stone for the next meeting, in order to show results both at home and abroad.

According to interviews with multiple Russian diplomatic sources, the prevailing view is that it is unthinkable to relinquish the Ukrainian territories they have seized.

One of the key points is what kind of proposals the Russian side, which shows no sign of making concessions, will make.

On the other hand, Russian officials emphasize that topics such as bilateral trade and economic relations with the United States, as well as development in the Arctic, will also be discussed.

There is a clear intention to use positive actions as a way to lead to the lifting of American sanctions, and among some Russian officials, there is even a view that there may actually be some achievements in the economic field.

President Putin, ahead of his visit to Alaska, visited Russias Far East and laid flowers at a monument commemorating the military aid sent from America to the Soviet Union via Alaska during World War II, demonstrating his intention to improve relations with the United States.

How President Putins intentions will affect the talks on the 16th is attracting attention.

Furthermore, at the meeting on the 16th, President Trump is expected to propose a meeting involving Ukrainian President Zelensky, but whether President Putin will agree to this is also a key point.

President Zelensky must have also seen the footage of President Trump and President Putin meeting again with smiles on their faces.

It seems that there are growing concerns that the United States and Russia might discuss territorial issues over Ukraines head.

On the 13th, just before the U.S.-Russia talks, President Zelensky appealed in an online meeting that also included President Trump, urging that no decisions about Ukraine be made without Ukraines involvement.

The Ukrainian side claims that attacks using drones and other means occurred in the eastern region even during the summit meeting.

First, Ukraine wants to bring President Putin to the negotiating table through talks between the U.S. and Russia.

President Zelensky has stated that, following the outcome of the talks, he will consult with the leaders of various European countries who continue to support Ukraine, and it is expected that he will promptly consider his next move.

Immediately after that, Russian President Putin also appeared and descended the stairs from his private plane.

After they reunited, the two smiled, shook hands, and walked side by side while talking.

The two stood side by side on a platform labeled ALASKA2025 and posed for a commemorative photo.

They did not respond to questions from the press, and afterwards, President Trump and President Putin got into the U.S. presidential limousine.

Additionally, Secretary of State Rubio, who entered the room later, is shaking hands with the three members from the Russian side.

There is no audio in the released footage.

Also, behind both leaders, the words Pursuit of Peace were written in white letters.

President Trump did not answer questions from reporters and only said, Thank you.

President Trump will soon welcome President Putin, and they will hold their first in-person summit since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.

We are going into talks with President Putin, and I believe it will go well.

I plan to head home right away if things dont go well, he said.

When asked by reporters whether the issue of territorial exchange would be discussed in a summit meeting with Russian President Putin, President Trump said, That point will probably be discussed, but the decision must be left to Ukraine.

Ukraine will make the right decision.

I am not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine.

They are here to bring them to the negotiating table, he said.

What’s important is that this meeting serves as a substantial forum for discussions among the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, paving the way toward peace,” he said, emphasizing that it is crucial to move toward three-party talks including Ukraine, rather than just between the U.S. and Russia.

And now is the time to end the war, and the necessary measures must be taken by Russia.

We have high expectations for America.

He stated that he is ready to cooperate as productively as possible, expressing hope that President Trump will be able to extract necessary measures such as a ceasefire from President Putin toward achieving peace.