“US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, during which the parties agreed on the details of the future summit of the President of the United States Donald Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: State Department spokeswoman Temmy Bruce during a press conference
Details: According to Bruce, the conversation between Rubio and Lavrov was devoted to preparing for the meeting of US and Russia leaders. Both parties confirmed the readiness for the event and their dedication to its successful implementation.
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“I can also report that it was Putin who called for this meeting,” the State Department spokesman summarized.
Prehistory:
- On August 9, US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin in US state of Alaska on August 15, 2025.
- The US President expects his meeting with the Kremlin master on August 15 in Alaska will be “good”, but does not exclude negative results.
- In addition, Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with the arguments of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky that changes to the Constitution would be required for exchanges within a potential peaceful agreement.
- Volodymyr Zelensky, in turn, on the eve of Trump and Putin’s meeting, stated that these negotiations are important for their bilateral track, but they cannot accept anything without a Ukrainian representative for Ukraine.
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