JAKARTA - Russian President Vladimir Putin said the root cause of the war should be eliminated so that the war in Ukraine ends. But Putin did not explain in detail the meaning of his statement.
"The situation in Ukraine is related to the fundamental threat to our security," Putin said at a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska, reported by CNN, Saturday, August 16.
Although Russia is pleased to end the war that is taking place in Ukraine, Putin said it will take a long time.
"We believe that in order to achieve a lasting and long-term settlement, we need to eliminate all major roots, the root cause of the conflict," he said.
"To consider all of Russia's legitimate interests and restore a just balance of security in Europe and in the world as a whole. And I agree with President Trump, as he said today, that Ukraine's security must also be guaranteed," Putin continued.
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Putin emphasized that he is ready to seek security guarantees for Ukraine.
"Of course, we are ready to work on it. I hope the agreement we have reached together will help us get closer to achieving that goal and will pave the way for peace in Ukraine," the Russian president said.
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