Five hours ago, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin wrapped up a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska ā but left without sealing an agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
š 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 āThe Beastā, the U.S. presidential car.
The Meeting:
Talks lasted 3 hours with senior advisers from both sides present. But notably, Ukraine wasnāt at the table ā 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.
Putinās Words:
He delivered a lengthy statement, only briefly mentioning Ukraine ā saying he was āsincerely interestedā in ending the conflict.
Trumpās Take:
He admitted āthere is no deal until there is a deal.ā While progress was made, disagreements remain. Later, in a Fox News interview, he pressed Ukraineās President Zelensky to āmake a deal.ā
Kyivās Silence (for now):
No immediate response yet from Ukraine or European allies, but reactions are expected soon.
š 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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