A press conference following the talks between Putin and Trump has begun.

A press conference dedicated to the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American leader Donald Trump, which took place at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage on August 15, has begun.

The meeting between the heads of state lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. It was also attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov. The American delegation at the meeting between Putin and Trump included Stephen Witkoff, Special Representative of the President of the United States, and Marco Rubio, Secretary of State.

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The world's media celebrate the warm welcome, Europe and Ukraine are worried, and both delegations are ready for a detailed conversation.

Trump said he plans to meet with the Russian leader again, as Moscow and Washington have a huge potential for cooperation.

Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev called the atmosphere at the talks between Putin and Trump positive.

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