TRANSCRIPT: Donald Trump Holds a Bilateral Meeting with Vladimir Putin of Russia, 8.15.25

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President Trump: Thank you very much. Thank you.

Aide: Thank you press. Thank you press.

Trump:

Question: Mr. Putin, will you agree to a ceasefire?

Note: [Crosstalk]

Question: Mr. Putin, will you commit to not killing any more civilians?

Trump: Thank you very much.

Vladimir Putin: [Inaudible] Thank you.

Aide: C'mon guys. Thank you press.

Question: President Putin, why should President Trump trust your word now?

Aide: Thank you press. Thank you press.

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