Trump and Putin Hold Productive Talks on Ukraine in Alaska, No Deal Yet

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for talks concerning the Ukraine conflict. The discussions were characterized as “very productive” and respectful. The primary objective was to find a resolution to the conflict, a significant event in Europe over the past several decades. Although no agreement was reached, the meeting was considered an important step toward peace. President Trump emphasized that a deal was not yet finalized, while President Putin described the talks as thorough and useful. Putin also noted Russia’s strong interest in ending the conflict and acknowledged that there are legitimate concerns that need to be addressed. After three hours of talks, the two leaders held a joint press conference. The war in Ukraine, which began in February 2022, has resulted in extensive loss of life. Trump conveyed that while progress had been made, a final agreement was not reached. Putin expressed hope that the understanding reached at the summit would contribute to peace in Ukraine.