‘One way or another’: Putin gathers cabinet ministers day before Trump meet, makes this announcement

Just 24 hours before the historic Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed his cabinet on ongoing negotiations over the Ukraine crisis. Putin praised the current U.S. administration for “pushing sincerely to end the war.” With the world watching, Putin lays out Russia’s peace ambitions, hints at advancing arms control, and signals readiness for bold agreements. He hinted at broader ambitions—linking peace in Ukraine to future deals on strategic offensive arms control. The Kremlin leader framed the upcoming summit as a pivotal step toward lasting peace between Moscow, Washington, and Europe.