Trump-potin meeting: According to Indian time, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska’s joint base Elmandorf-Richardson last night. This was the first meeting of the world’s two most powerful leaders in the last seven years. Earlier, both of them had a meeting in 2019. The two leaders shook hands on the red carpet. Donald Trump along with Russian President Putin rode together in his limousine car, which was an attempt to give a message to the world. When they were riding in the car on the ground, the stealth fighter jets were flying in the sky. This was being done in view of their security. The whole world was eyeing this meeting. Although there was no deal in this meeting officially, but it definitely brought many pleasant messages, which can make the path of peace easier in future. Good signs are also visible for India in this.
Discussion on Ukraine War: The main objective of this summit was to introduce a peace agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump immediately tried to hold a direct conversation between the ceasefire and the Russia-Ukraine, while Putin insisted on solving Moscow’s safety concerns at the meeting.No concrete agreement: Despite negotiations of more than two and a half hours, there was no consensus on a ceasefire or concrete agreement. Trump said that many points agreed, but one of the most important issues remained unresolved, which he did not clarify.Possible relief for India: Trump indicated that if there is any progress towards preventing the Russia-Ukraine war, then India can be considered removing 50% tariffs imposed for Russian oil purchases. Donald Trump also said that he would not consider the new secondary tariff for the next 2-3 weeks, which is a matter of relief for India.Pressure on India: Trump imposed 50 percent tariff (25 per cent of the existing + 25 per cent additional) on India, as India is Russia’s second largest oil buyer. It is believed that this tariff of Trump played an important role in bringing Russia to the conversation table. Experts say that Donald Trump used Tariff on India as a strategic lever to interact with Putin.Conditions of Putin: Putin once again insisted on solving the root causes of Ukraine War. This includes Russia’s safety concerns and opposition to Ukraine’s involvement in NATO. He suggested the next meeting to be held in Moscow, on which Donald Trump agreed to cautious.Not Ukraine in Meeting: Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailonski was not involved in this meeting, causing concern among European allies that how could there be a compromise without Ukraine’s consent. Zelansky insisted that no decision without Ukraine would be meaningless.Europe’s anxiety: European leaders conditionally supported Trump’s efforts, but leaders like Czech External Affairs Minister Jan Lipavski doubted Putin’s commitment to peace. Europe is afraid that Donald Trump may enter a peace agreement in exchange for Ukraine’s land.Strategic pressure: Trump used tariffs on India and other countries as well as arms supply to Ukraine and the threat of restrictions on Russia to pressurize Russia. Putin demanded relief in Swift banking network and relief in restrictions.future prospects: The two leaders expressed the possibility of another meeting in the future, which could include Zelancesi. Trump said that he would soon talk to Jailonsky and European leaders, but no fixed time limit was fixed.Putin tradeAlso mentioned the possibility of cooperation in areas such as Arctic and Space. Along with this, after coming to the conversation table, he has now put the ball in the court of Trump and Jailnsky.
The whole world was eyeing this meeting of Donald Trump and Putin.
