Putin emerges from the Alaska summit with increased stature and Trump echoing a Kremlin position
- Posted on August 16, 2025
- By Star Tribune
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Putin emerges from the Alaska summit with increased stature and Trump echoing a Kremlin position
In Alaska, President Vladimir Putin walked on a red carpet, shook hands and exchanged smiles with his American counterpart. Donald Trump ended the summit praising their relationship and calling Russia ''a big power ... No. 2 in the world,'' albeit admitting they didn't reach a deal on ending the war in Ukraine.
