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US President Donald Trump has reiterated that he will not make any agreements with Russian President Vladimir Putin without involving Ukraine.
While he plans to discuss territorial issues during the summit in Alaska on Friday, Trump stressed that no decisions will be made.
Trump also highlighted his cooperation with European powers on the Ukraine issue.
He described Putin as “a smart guy,” and added that he considers himself the same.
“There’s a good respect level on both sides,” Trump said, noting that Putin would be accompanied by numerous Russian business leaders and appeared keen on collaboration with the U.S.
However, he warned that if Putin does not pursue peace in Ukraine, Moscow could face “economically severe” sanctions. (dpa/NAN)
Source:Aljazeera