In a high-stakes summit held in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for nearly three hours to discuss the war in Ukraine. Trump described the talks as “very productive,” emphasizing that while significant progress was achieved, “there’s no deal until there’s a deal” ReutersAP News+1.
Trump revealed that “many points were agreed upon,” though he acknowledged that some major issues remained unresolved, signaling that further discussions are needed ReutersAP NewsThe Guardian. Putin, for his part, stated he hoped Ukraine and its allies would constructively recognize the summit’s outcomes and that today’s understanding could serve as a basis for restoring pragmatic U.S.–Russia relations Reuters+1The Guardian.
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Despite the intense diplomatic exchange, no formal ceasefire or peace deal was announced. Trump pledged to brief Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and NATO leaders on the talks and hinted at potential follow-up meetings ReutersAP News+1. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, not invited to the summit, and European allies voiced concern that such discussions risk sidelining Ukraine’s sovereignty ReutersThe Washington PostAP News.
The summit ended without a concrete agreement, though both sides portrayed the dialogue as respectful and potentially foundational for future progress AP NewsThe Washington Post.