Discussion between Putin and Trump continues in pursuit of a potential resolution
The highly anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has come to an end, with no concrete progress or peace deal reached concerning the ongoing Ukraine war.
The summit, held in Anchorage, Alaska, was marked by a surprising gesture as Putin voluntarily gave up his Aurus limousine and instead rode with Trump in the US President's armored vehicle. This move, while unusual for foreign dignitaries, was seen as a sign of the "special familiarity" between the two leaders.
Despite Trump describing the meeting as "extremely productive," no actual meeting between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has taken place yet. Russia's foreign minister, Lavrov, confirmed that the agenda for such a meeting is still "not ready at all."
Trump has pushed for a full peace deal rather than the ceasefire Ukraine seeks, while Ukraine continues to accuse Russia of avoiding negotiations and continuing intense military assaults. Zelenskyy remains committed to diplomatic efforts with international partners to maintain pressure on Russia.
Trump himself indicated uncertainty about the outcome, stating that he would know "within two weeks" if a deal could be achieved. However, as of late August 2025, no breakthroughs or solutions to the Ukraine conflict have resulted from the recent Trump-Putin discussions.
The Russian Ambassador to the US, Alexander Dartschiew, assessed the meeting as positive, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz waited for its conclusion. Trump also plans to call NATO partners after his meeting with Putin.
The talks were facilitated by ongoing efforts to find solutions, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov. Putin described the summit as "constructive" and "respectful."
However, the situation remains unresolved, with Trump giving Russia additional time before imposing sanctions. Meanwhile, a woman was killed and three others injured in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Donetsk following Ukrainian shelling.
In a separate development, a Russian air regiment stationed on the annexed Crimea has lost more than half of its Su-30SM combat jets since the spring of 2022. This loss could potentially impact future military operations by Russia.
As the diplomatic efforts and proposals for meetings continue, the international community will be watching closely to see if any progress can be made towards resolving the long-standing conflict in Ukraine.
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