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Ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump warns Russia
Updated On: 15 August, 2025 09:52 PM IST | Washington | mid-day online correspondent
He spoke on board US Air Force One en route to the face-to-face meeting with Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska — a summit that could determine not only the trajectory of the war in Ukraine but also the future of European security
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US President Donald Trump departs for Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for high-stakes talks on ending the Ukraine war. PIC/AFP
United States (US) President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of their high-stakes summit in Alaska. Trump stated that Russia would face "severe economic consequences" if Putin does not show interest in de-escalating the Ukraine conflict, reported ANI.
Making the remarks on Friday (local time), the US President said the upcoming talks would focus on exploring ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
"Yes, Russian President Vladimir Putin will face severe economic consequences if he is not interested. I am not doing this for my health. I don't need it. I would like to focus on our country. But I am doing this to save a lot of lives," said Trump.
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