Trump Defends Alaska Summit Success Against 'Fake News' Criticism
US President Donald Trump refutes claims of a political defeat to Putin at the Alaska Summit, emphasizing it was a successful meeting. Dismissing media criticisms, Trump advocates for a peace agreement in Ukraine, following discussions with world leaders, positioning it as a strategic win.
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US President Donald Trump has rebuffed assertions that he suffered a political setback to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their Alaska Summit. Via Truth Social, Trump stated that contrary to 'Fake News' reports, the summit was a strategic success, countering claims that Putin's presence in the US was unfavorable.
In his post, Trump criticized Democrats, accusing them of wanting to maintain urban crime rates. He assured that cities, including Washington D.C., would remain secure, drawing parallels to what he describes as a secure southern border. Trump highlighted these as priorities under his watch.
Trump hailed the Alaska meeting as a triumph, emphasizing peace talks for Ukraine. In discussions with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and global leaders, consensus pointed towards a peace agreement over a ceasefire, asserting it as a step toward resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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