After the meeting of Trump, Zelensky & European leaders one Russian paper says “Zelensky & Europeans poured sugar into the gas tank of the Alaska negotiations. They sweet-talked Trump.” Another paper: “Details of Ukraine settlement are more & more confusing.” #ReadingRussia

RT @BBCSteveR: After the meeting of Trump, Zelensky & European leaders one Russian paper says “Zelensky & Europeans poured sugar into the g….

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Apologies for my slightly haggard look tonight live on the BBC News at Ten. We’d only just landed at Heathrow after a 16-hour journey from Alaska. Sadly our suitcases didn’t make it to London.

“Trump has adopted Russia’s position,” writes one Russian paper today. “He will present his peace ultimatum to Zelensky. And there’s no doubt it’s an ultimatum.” My review of today’s Russian papers. #ReadingRussia

RT @BBCSteveR: Russian media are hailing the Alaska summit as a big win for Moscow: .• “a tactical victory for Russian diplomacy”.• “huge d….

Russian media are hailing the Alaska summit as a big win for Moscow: .• “a tactical victory for Russian diplomacy”.• “huge diplomatic victory for Vladimir Putin”.• “Trump perceived Russia’s interests as legitimate.”.#ReadingRussia

There’s already a slogan. But will there be an agreement? On a US Air Force base in Alaska I’m watching preparations for the joint press conference of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

“Putin wants a good relationship with Trump. He also wants the capitulation of Ukraine.” Ahead of the Alaska summit Vladimir Putin hails America’s “energetic efforts” for peace in Ukraine. But is he ready to end Russia’s war? Our report from Anchorage. Producer @BBCBenTavener

RT @BBCSteveR: What are the messages coming out of Moscow two days before the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska? En route to Anchorage I take a….

What are the messages coming out of Moscow two days before the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska? En route to Anchorage I take a look at what some of today’s Russian newspapers are saying. #ReadingRussia

RT @BBCSteveR: Russian papers welcome Alaska for Putin-Trump summit: “No British spies here, Ukrainian agents or European ‘well-wishers’ to….

A legend of children's television has passed. Biddy Baxter was editor of BBC TV's Blue Peter for 23 years. She made it her own and millions of kids (me included) used to tune in. Here's my musical tribute to a pioneering TV producer.

Russian papers welcome Alaska for Putin-Trump summit: “No British spies here, Ukrainian agents or European ‘well-wishers’ to disrupt dialogue.” “The 2 leaders are isolating Europe & Ukraine.” One paper: Moscow only intends to “stop the conflict on Russia’s terms.” #ReadingRussia

Sad to hear that actor Ray Brooks has died. I will always remember him as the narrator of my favourite TV show as a kid, Mr Benn. Here’s my musical tribute to one of the voices of my childhood.

Dmitri Shostakovich 1906-1975. I play Waltz No.2

He was one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. Dmitry Shostakovich died fifty years ago today. I play an extract from his Piano Concerto No.2

The speculation was:.UAE, Saudi, Qatar, Turkey, Switzerland, or the Vatican. The reality is:.USA . Wasn't expecting that. Trump-Putin summit in Alaska next Friday.

RT @BBCSteveR: Russian press reaction to potential Putin-Trump summit range from “hastily organised summits risk unrealistic expectations”….

Russian press reaction to potential Putin-Trump summit range from “hastily organised summits risk unrealistic expectations” to “real chance for deal on Ukraine.” Meanwhile “In Russia risk of recession in 2026” & “Russia’s budget deficit up by a trillion roubles.” #ReadingRussia

We’ve gone from talking about American ultimatums & deadlines to ‘Let’s have a summit.’ Our latest report from Moscow for @BBCNews on the day the Kremlin announced that Vladimir Putin & Donald Trump would meet “in the coming days.”