White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt held a briefing on the significance of the summit in Alaska and the security guarantees that the United States may offer to Ukraine. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
During the briefing, she emphasized the US commitment to ensuring regional and international stability as well as efforts aimed at maintaining peace in Ukraine. According to Levitt, the summit in Alaska was effective and paved the way for a new phase of negotiations to stabilize the complex situation in Ukraine.
It was noted that the meeting resulted in a "light at the end of the tunnel." The summit held strategic importance for the US and its European partners.
Vice President Jay Di Vens, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the President's special envoy Steve Whitkoff are coordinating efforts between Russia and Ukraine to expedite a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy. These efforts are considered an important step toward ensuring stability in Ukraine and for the international community.
The briefing also stated that the US will not deploy troops in Ukraine as part of the security guarantees. However, Washington is ready to assist in coordinating security guarantees.
America also does not rule out the possibility of providing air support. Washington is conducting negotiations with Moscow regarding security guarantees acceptable to Russia.
Although Russia and Ukraine are somewhat dissatisfied with the agreement, a compromise is necessary. This would send an important signal to the international community.
The Press Secretary emphasized that, according to Trump, open dialogue with Putin is necessary as it helps to better understand Russia's position. Putin and Zelenskyy are ready to sit at the negotiating table, and full preparations are underway for their meeting.
Putin has promised to meet with Zelenskyy in person within the next two weeks. The US is discussing many venues for holding trilateral talks with Russia.
Trump supports speeding up the dialogue and does not want to wait another month. He also understands well the necessity of maintaining peace and security in Ukraine even after his presidential term ends.
This briefing further clarified the US approach to Ukraine-Russia relations and sent an important signal for the upcoming negotiations next week.
