ISTANBUL
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday briefed the leaders of South Africa, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Brazil on the results of his recent summit with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin said.
In a call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a strategic partnership and pledged to maintain coordination on global platforms.
Putin also spoke with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, who expressed support for diplomatic steps aimed at achieving a lasting settlement to the Ukraine conflict.
During his conversation with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, Putin provided details of the Alaska meeting and discussed preparations for his state visit to Tajikistan in October. The trip will coincide with the Central Asia-Russia summit and a Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders’ meeting.
Putin further updated Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who emphasized Brazil’s role as co-chair of the “Group of Friends of Peace in Ukraine.” Both leaders confirmed their intent to deepen bilateral dialogue and cooperation under the BRICS framework.
Putin and Trump met Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, marking their first session since the Ukraine war began in February 2022. Trump described the talks as “productive,” while Putin invited him to hold the next round in Moscow.
As a follow-up, Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday, with discussions focused on possible terms for a peace deal.
On Sunday, Trump said Zelenskyy “can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.” His envoy, Steve Witkoff, added that Russia had agreed to allow the US and Europe to extend security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a potential settlement.
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