‘Light at the end of the tunnel’: Putin expresses hope of mending US ties

Amid strained relations, Vladimir Putin expressed optimism about US ties under Donald Trump, hinting at potential Arctic cooperation. Trump, however, seemed uncertain about the Russia-Ukraine war’s resolution, despite earlier claims of a quick fix. He threatened further action, including sanctions, if direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy failed. Discussions regarding collaboration in the Arctic and Alaska are reportedly underway.