Five hours ago, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin wrapped up a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska — but left without sealing an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.

šŸ”‘ Key Highlights

Warm Welcome:

Both leaders landed just after 11:00 local time. Red carpets rolled, handshakes exchanged, and Putin even rode with Trump in ā€œThe Beastā€, the U.S. presidential car.

The Meeting:

Talks lasted 3 hours with senior advisers from both sides present. But notably, Ukraine wasn’t at the table — something Kyiv has strongly opposed.

The Press Moment:

A surprise joint appearance before journalists took place. Trump urged Putin to speak first, while neither took questions.

Putin’s Words:

He delivered a lengthy statement, only briefly mentioning Ukraine — saying he was ā€œsincerely interestedā€ in ending the conflict.

Trump’s Take:

He admitted ā€œthere is no deal until there is a deal.ā€ While progress was made, disagreements remain. Later, in a Fox News interview, he pressed Ukraine’s President Zelensky to ā€œmake a deal.ā€

Kyiv’s Silence (for now):

No immediate response yet from Ukraine or European allies, but reactions are expected soon.

šŸ“Œ Bottom Line:

Despite the hype and warm optics, no peace agreement emerged. Markets and geopolitics now wait for the next move.

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