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Trump says he did not reach agreement on 'most significant' aspect with Putin
US President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. - REUTERS
ANCHORAGE, Alaska: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (August 15) that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement on "probably the most significant" aspect of their meeting, but there was a very good chance of getting there.
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"Many points were agreed to. There are just a very few that are left. Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant, but we have a very good chance of getting there. We didn't get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there," Trump told reporters in Anchorage, Alaska.
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- Trump claims many issues were agreed upon during the summit.
- One major unresolved issue remains but he is optimistic.
- No final deal was reached though chances of success are high.
"Many points were agreed to. There are just a very few that are left. Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant, but we have a very good chance of getting there. We didn't get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there," Trump told reporters in Anchorage, Alaska.