A long-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended in Alaska without any agreement to resolve or pause the war in Ukraine. Despite the lack of a deal, both leaders described the nearly three-hour meeting as “productive” before departing.
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Trump told reporters, “We’ve made some headway. There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” while standing before a banner reading Pursuing Peace. The absence of specifics left observers noting that simply meeting face-to-face was itself a win for Putin, who has been largely shunned by Western leaders since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump revealed he would hold off on tariffs against China for purchasing Russian oil, citing progress made with Putin. He hinted at potential land swaps and security guarantees for Ukraine and suggested a possible meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Putin, however, made no mention of talks with Zelenskyy, reiterating Moscow’s stance that the “root causes” of the conflict must be addressed for peace to last. He called on Ukraine and its European allies not to “disrupt the emerging progress,” signaling resistance to a ceasefire.
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Meanwhile, Ukraine offered no immediate reaction, though Zelenskyy has consistently ruled out ceding territory and demanded U.S.-backed security guarantees. He warned ahead of the summit that any attempt to freeze the conflict could legitimize Russia’s control over occupied lands.
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The summit unfolded as Russian air defenses intercepted 29 Ukrainian drones overnight, while eastern Ukraine remained under heavy bombardment. Analysts described the outcome as anticlimactic, contrasting sharply with the red-carpet welcome Putin received upon arrival in Alaska.
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Trump admitted resolving the war was proving harder than his campaign pledge to end it within 24 hours. Still, he insisted progress had been made and promised to brief NATO and Zelenskyy on the talks. Ending his remarks, Trump thanked Putin, who quipped in English, “Next time in Moscow.” Trump smiled, saying he might “get a little heat” for that but did not rule it out.
