Trump and Putin hold a conversation following another invitation
The much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, concluded without a deal to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Despite nearly three hours of discussions, no ceasefire or concrete agreement was reached, with Russia continuing military attacks in Ukraine during the meeting. The meeting ended early without a joint luncheon, and the subsequent joint press conference lasted only nine minutes, reflecting a lack of substantive progress.
Putin did not agree to a ceasefire or pause the conflict, maintaining a hard line on critical issues. However, both leaders expressed a desire to continue dialogue, with Putin suggesting a possible future meeting in Moscow.
Trump acknowledged no deal was made but noted some areas of agreement and hinted at "headway," though no firm commitments were established. The exclusion of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky from the summit caused concern in Kyiv and European capitals about potential concessions being discussed without Ukrainian input.
The summit represented an attempt to negotiate peace, but it ultimately failed to change the situation on the ground or bring about an immediate end to the war in Ukraine. The US signaled its intention to continue pushing for negotiations, while experts viewed Putin’s stance as intransigent and focused on delaying tactics.
In other developments, Putin visited the graves of Soviet soldiers in Anchorage before departing from the summit. Imprisoned Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko was hospitalized after multiple suicide attempts. Melania Trump reportedly wrote a personal letter to Putin expressing concern for the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia.
Trump stated that he is not currently considering retaliation tariffs against countries buying Russian oil. The talks between Trump and Putin were reportedly very productive, with agreement on many points. The White House and the Kremlin announced a joint press conference for the summit. Before their negotiations, both leaders briefly appeared before the press present at the military base. The Russian Direct Investment Fund and special envoy Kirill Dmitriev reported that the talks went remarkably well.
Trump has since left Alaska after his meeting with Putin. Reports suggest that after his meeting with Putin, Trump plans to call NATO partners and President Zelensky. Meanwhile, in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Donetsk, a woman was killed, and three others were injured when Ukrainian forces shelled the area. The death toll from an explosion and fire at a Russian munitions factory has risen to at least nine dead and 120 injured.
Wolfgang Ischinger, former top diplomat, expressed disappointment with the summit, stating that it was a clear 1-0 for Putin. Despite the lack of a deal, the summit marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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