Takeaways from Trump and Putin’s summit in Alaska

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(DDM) – Former United States President Donald Trump welcomed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Anchorage, Alaska, in a highly publicized summit that ended without any concrete deal.

The meeting, staged at Elmendorf Air Force Base on Friday, was marked by red carpet ceremonies, fighter jets flying overhead, and a large banner that read “Pursuing Peace.”

DDM gathered that the summit lasted nearly three hours, with both men later claiming progress.

However, despite the dramatic display, there was no signed agreement or ceasefire in Ukraine, the issue most observers believed would dominate discussions.

Trump told reporters after the talks that “many, many points” were agreed upon.

But he admitted that “a couple of big ones” remained unresolved.

He added, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.”

Putin spoke briefly, echoing optimism but avoiding specifics.

The scheduled joint press conference ended abruptly, with both leaders leaving the stage without answering questions from journalists.

The inconclusive outcome underscored the complexity of U.S.-Russia relations, even under Trump’s second presidency.

While the optics of the summit seemed to signal Putin’s re-entry into diplomatic circles, the reality on the ground in Ukraine told another story.

As the leaders exchanged pleasantries in Alaska, Ukrainian authorities issued alerts about incoming Russian drones and aircraft.

The strikes highlighted Moscow’s determination to press ahead with its invasion, despite Trump’s attempts to position himself as a peacemaker.

Trump appeared to shift responsibility toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him to “make a deal.”

Analysts say this rhetoric suggests Trump may prefer to pressure Kyiv rather than confront Moscow directly.

Critics argue that such positioning risks emboldening Russia while weakening Western unity.

The Alaska summit was Trump’s first major diplomatic engagement since returning to the White House.

Observers compared it to the Helsinki summit of 2018, where Trump was widely criticized for appearing deferential to Putin.

Friday’s event, though carefully choreographed, again raised questions about the balance of power between the two leaders.

DDM notes that the White House has yet to release a detailed communiqué on the meeting.

That absence leaves both U.S. allies and adversaries uncertain about Washington’s true posture.

Meanwhile, Ukrainians continue to face daily bombardments, a grim reminder of the stakes involved.

The failed ceasefire attempt may deepen doubts about whether Trump can deliver on his promise to swiftly end the war.

International reaction remains cautious, with European leaders reiterating their support for Kyiv and stressing that peace must come through justice, not surrender.

As Trump himself said at the summit’s end, “There’s no deal until there’s a deal.”

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