Trump's Warm Welcome to Putin Sparks Outrage in Ukraine Amidst Failed Summit
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📂 Category: World News
📰 Source: bbc.com
🗓️ Published: 2025-08-18
Donald Trump's warm welcome of Vladimir Putin at a summit in Alaska caused outrage in Ukraine.
The summit itself yielded no significant agreements, but the lavish reception given to Putin, including a red-carpet greeting and jovial interactions, was seen by Ukrainians as a legitimization of Putin's actions in the war.
Ukrainians criticized the apparent deference shown to Putin, highlighting the stark contrast between the celebratory atmosphere and the devastation caused by the ongoing war in their country.
The perceived lack of accountability and the prioritization of optics over substance in the summit deeply affected Ukrainian citizens who have suffered greatly under Russian aggression.
Experts noted the summit as a diplomatic victory for Putin, who seemingly used the event to rehabilitate his international image..