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On August 16, after meeting with Putin, Trump said that because the talks between the two sides went "very well," he would temporarily shelve plans to impose further sanctions on Russia or cause other "serious consequences." Trump said: "Because of what happened today, I dont think I need to think about it now." He added: "Maybe in two or three weeks I need to think about it, but not yet."Trump: There are one or two very important items that need to be agreed upon. European countries have to be involved. Thats up to Zelensky. Theyre going to arrange a meeting between Zelensky and Putin, and I think Ill probably be there.Conflict Details: 1. Ukrainian military: Attacked an oil refinery in the Samara region of Russia overnight. 2. Ukraine claims to have raided a Russian naval port, targeting an Iranian drone carrier. 3. Russian Defense Ministry: Destroyed Ukrainian military equipment in the suburbs of Krasnoarmeysk, Ukraine. 4. Air raid sirens were issued for Kyiv, the Kyiv region, and seven neighboring regions. 5. Ukrainian military: Attacked a ship carrying Iranian drone parts and ammunition at the port of Olya in Astrakhan Oblast, Russia. 6. After Ukrainian armed forces attacked a residential building in Kursk, the Russian Investigative Committee opened a terrorist investigation. US-Russia Summit: 1. Trumps assessment of the Alaska summit: A 10. 2. Trump: He and Putin did not reach agreement on "perhaps the most important aspect" during the meeting, but there is a high possibility of agreement. He will call Zelensky and NATO leaders later to update them on the meeting. He is expected to meet with Putin again soon. 3. Putin: The talks were constructive, and we established very good direct contact with Trump. All root causes must be addressed, and all of Russias concerns must be taken into account. The next meeting with Trump may be in Moscow. 4. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov: The talks were very positive, and the two leaders issued a comprehensive statement, so it was decided not to take questions from reporters at the press conference. 5. Russian Presidential Special Envoy Dmitriev: We have reached agreement with the United States on many issues, and some issues remain to be discussed. We will continue to strengthen US-Russia relations. 6. Zelensky: It is time to end the war, and the Alaska talks should pave the way for a just peace. Other developments: 1. Trump: He spoke with Lukashenko and discussed the prisoner release and a meeting with Putin. 2. Trump ruled out the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO, but allowed the United States and Europe to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Canadas Employment Minister: Met with both parties and urged them to work harder to reach an agreement.Canadas employment minister: Its unacceptable to have made so little progress in the Air Canada dispute.
