Trump-Putin summit: No Ukraine ceasefire after Alaska talks
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up nearly three hours of talks in Anchorage, Alaska — but left without a concrete deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters, Trump admitted, “We didn’t get there. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” though he insisted progress had been made. Putin echoed that he was “sincerely interested” in ending the conflict, but offered no details.
What Happened in Alaska
- The two leaders met warmly on the tarmac with handshakes before riding together to the summit.
- Talks included U.S. and Russian officials, but neither leader took questions afterward.
- Trump later told Fox News the meeting was a “10 out of 10” and described it as “very warm.”
Key Takeaways from Trump
- He suggested progress on a possible prisoner swap, saying thousands of names were presented to him.
- He claimed both sides had “largely agreed” on certain points, but said one “big thing” blocked a final deal.
- Trump stressed that any agreement would require approval from Ukraine, adding: “Maybe they’ll say no.”
- He blamed President Joe Biden for failing to prevent Russia’s invasion, saying, “This war should never have happened.”
Reactions
- In Kyiv, relief was felt that no deal was announced that could cost Ukraine territory.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was not invited but Trump said he would call him, along with European leaders, after the talks.
- Former NATO ambassador Douglas Lute criticized the outcome, arguing that Putin gained global legitimacy while Trump got “zero.”
What’s Next?
Putin invited Trump to Moscow for another round of talks. Trump, while leaving Alaska, said he wants to see “people stop dying” and that negotiations involving both Putin and Zelensky could be arranged soon.
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