After hours of high-stakes talks, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump concluded their meeting without reaching a final deal — leaving key questions unanswered on Ukraine and U.S.–Russia relations. There is no ceasefire in place as of this evening, and the summit looks to be a defeat for Donald Trump who long promised a deal between himself and Putin.
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Putin emphasized Alaska’s historic ties to Russia, citing shared cultural heritage and over 700 Russian-origin place names in the state. He also expressed hope that partial understandings reached “will pave the path towards peace in Ukraine,” urging Kyiv and European capitals to respond constructively.
Trump spoke warmly of his relationship with Putin, but recalled past tensions over what he called the “Russia, Russia, Russia hoax,” which he said made negotiations more difficult.
The press conference ended abruptly when Trump walked off without taking questions. In a striking closing exchange, Putin invited Trump to Moscow. Trump responded, “Oooh. That’s an interesting one… I could see it possibly happening,” before both leaders exited.
The lack of a final agreement underscores the uncertainty surrounding future U.S.–Russia diplomacy. Donald Trump once said he could stop this war in 24 hours. He still has been unable to do so.