Experts evaluate the results of the meeting between the two leaders Trump and Putin

According to RIA Novosti on August 16, Lev Sokolshchik, a researcher at the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies, said in an interview that the main result of the negotiations between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump can be called the beginning of the restoration of bilateral relations and the return visit to Moscow by President Donald Trump.

“The most important thing according to the results is the beginning of the restoration of bilateral relations, a possible visit of the US leader to Moscow, which will strengthen positive dynamics,” expert Sokolshchik said.

He stressed that the Ukraine crisis would require further targeted efforts to resolve it, but the desire to resolve it was clearly demonstrated.

Earlier, talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump were held in Alaska and lasted nearly 3 hours. Afterwards, the leaders of the countries held a joint press conference.

After the talks, President Putin said that the situation around Ukraine had become one of the key issues of discussion in Alaska, and also noted that he and Trump had established a good and trusting business relationship. Continuing on this path could bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine.

For his part, President Trump said that no agreement has been reached with Russia on some points related to Ukraine, but the parties have a "good chance" of agreeing to sign an agreement.

Commenting on Fox News, President Trump said, “we have a pretty good chance” of reaching a peace deal in Ukraine.

In addition, Mr. Trump believes that ending the conflict in Ukraine would mark an important achievement for both President Putin and leader Zelensky.