Anchorage: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Friday that Moscow is prepared to present its stance on the Ukraine matter clearly during the upcoming summit between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. In a press statement, Lavrov said preparations for the summit included important steps, citing visits by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, while expressing hope for continued dialogue, as it is highly beneficial.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Lavrov arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, earlier Friday alongside Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiyev, ahead of the summit scheduled for later today. The Kremlin confirmed that the meeting will be held at Elmendorf-Richardson military base and will include bilateral talks followed by expanded discussions with both delegations.
Russian officials taking part in the summit include Foreign Minister Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, and Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov. Both presidents are expected to deliver brief remarks before the talks, followed by a joint press conference.
The Ukraine conflict tops the agenda amid broad anticipation of the summit's outcomes. Last week, President Trump confirmed the meeting and warned of "serious consequences" for Russia if it does not halt its military actions in Ukraine. The White House, however, lowered expectations for a breakthrough deal.