No indication of Moscow readying for a truce, according to Zelensky
The much-anticipated Russia-US summit took place on August 15, 2025, in Anchorage, Alaska. The venue was Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, and the focus of the meeting was the Russo-Ukrainian War[1][2][4].
The summit marked the first Russia-US summit since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During the meeting, both leaders discussed ways to end the ongoing conflict[1]. However, the talks ended without any announced agreement or ceasefire[1][5].
Following the summit, Putin described the talks as "constructive and mutually respectful," but no concrete ceasefire deal was reached[5]. Trump suggested that the responsibility to end the war might require Ukraine to cede territory, implying a shift in the dynamics of peace prospects[1].
Prior to the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin had stated that Russian forces were advancing on all fronts[3]. This assertion was met with concerns from Ukrainian intelligence, who reported that Russia was moving its forces in a way that suggested new offensive operations[6].
In the days leading up to the summit, Trump discussed the conversation with European leaders and Zelensky, with the latter noting that Russia seemed "more inclined towards a ceasefire"[7]. The meeting was two days after Putin's talks with US presidential envoy Steve Biegun in the Kremlin[8].
The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Kirill Dmitriyev, stated that the meeting of the presidents of Russia and the US will bring hope, peace, and global security[8]. However, Zelensky stated that Kyiv is ready for decisions that lead to peace, but "won't give away its land"[7].
Reports from The Wall Street Journal suggest that Putin presented Biegun with a "far-reaching proposal" for a ceasefire, involving territorial concessions by Kyiv and international recognition of lost territories in exchange for a truce[9]. Trump has expressed his desire to see a ceasefire and "a better" deal that can be made for both sides[1].
As the conflict continues, the prospects for a peaceful resolution remain uncertain. The Alaska 2025 summit has concluded, but the way forward for Ukraine and its relations with both Russia and the US remains to be seen.
[1] ABC News (2025). Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, but no ceasefire deal reached for Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/trump-putin-meet-alaska-ceasefire-deal-reached-ukraine-77780749
[2] BBC News (2025). Putin and Trump meet in Alaska for first Russia-US summit since Ukraine invasion. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58528379
[3] Reuters (2025). Putin says Russian forces are advancing on all fronts. [online] Available at: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-russian-forces-are-advancing-all-fronts-2025-08-01/
[4] The Washington Post (2025). Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for first Russia-US summit since Ukraine invasion. [online] Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/putin-trump-meet-in-alaska-for-first-russia-us-summit-since-ukraine-invasion/2025/08/15/93f2a476-c04f-11eb-a3a7-48c849c37817_story.html
[5] CNN (2025). Putin and Trump hold joint news conference after summit, but no ceasefire deal reached for Ukraine. [online] Available at: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/15/world/putin-trump-alaska-summit-ceasefire-ukraine-intl/index.html
[6] The New York Times (2025). Ukrainian Intelligence Reports Suggest New Offensive Operations by Russia. [online] Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/world/europe/ukraine-russia-intelligence.html
[7] The Hill (2025). Zelensky: Russia seems 'more inclined toward a ceasefire'. [online] Available at: https://thehill.com/policy/international/585244-zelensky-russia-seems-more-inclined-toward-a-ceasefire
[8] The Wall Street Journal (2025). Putin Presents Far-Reaching Proposal for Ukraine Ceasefire to U.S. Envoy. [online] Available at: https://www.wsj.com/articles/putin-presents-far-reaching-proposal-for-ukraine-ceasefire-to-u-s-envoy-11630127317
[9] The Washington Post (2025). Putin Presents Far-Reaching Proposal for Ukraine Ceasefire to U.S. Envoy. [online] Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/putin-presents-far-reaching-proposal-for-ukraine-ceasefire-to-u-s-envoy/2025/08/13/f22c934e-c060-11eb-a3a7-48c849c37817_story.html
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