Trump and Putin met in Alaska, after which Trump announced that both sides had 'basically reached a consensus' on how to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In an interview with Fox News, he stated that the talks had made real progress and that they were 'very close' to ending the conflict, but the final plan still requires Ukraine's approval.
The meeting lasted for two and a half hours. Afterward, Putin said that both sides had reached an 'undisclosed agreement' and invited Trump to meet in Moscow next time.
According to insiders, the preliminary consensus reached between the US and Russia may include territorial exchanges and the US providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Russia may require Ukraine to acknowledge its actual control over certain regions in Donbas in exchange for Russia ceasing military operations in places like Kharkiv.
Trump stated that he would communicate with Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO leaders next, but this plan is not without its challenges. This is because the Ukrainian constitution clearly states that ceding territory is prohibited, and the Zelensky government has repeatedly claimed it will never compromise on territorial issues.
After this meeting, Trump temporarily refrained from mentioning the 'serious consequences' he had previously referred to regarding Russia, stating that due to the smooth talks, there would be no additional sanctions in the short term, which also indicates a clear easing of US-Russia relations. Putin also specifically mentioned that there is room for cooperation between the two countries in areas such as trade, Arctic development, and space exploration.
However, many European countries are quite worried about the potential private agreement between the US and Russia. Germany and France have urged the US to involve Europe in the subsequent negotiations.
Some analysts suggest that the future course of the situation will depend on how the Zelensky government chooses to proceed. If Ukraine refuses to compromise, the conflict may continue; if it accepts a territorial adjustment plan, it might spark a political crisis domestically.
Currently, all parties are preparing for a direct meeting between Putin and Zelensky. Trump has expressed his willingness to help coordinate, but a specific date has not yet been determined.
Overall, some analysts feel that from these circumstances, this meeting was more about the superficial easing of US-Russia relations, and it cannot be considered a substantial breakthrough in conflict resolution. Real progress will likely depend on how the US communicates with Ukraine going forward.
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