Alaska: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit in Alaska without finalizing a deal to end the war in Ukraine. The leaders described their discussions as productive and constructive but acknowledged that no agreement had been reached. According to Kuwait News Agency, President Trump emphasized the positive aspects of the meeting during a joint press conference, stating, "There were many, many points that we agreed on... There's no deal until there's a deal." He indicated that only a few points remained unresolved and mentioned plans to inform NATO leaders and Ukrainian President Zelensky about the meeting's outcomes. President Putin echoed Trump's sentiments, describing the talks as mutually respectful and constructive. He expressed optimism that the understanding reached during the summit could pave the way for peace in Ukraine. Putin emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict and meet Russia's security requirements to achieve a resolution. T he summit, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, marked Putin's first visit to Western soil since Russia's military operation in Ukraine began in February 2022. During the flight to Alaska, President Trump clarified that he was not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine but expressed his intention to bring Russian and Ukrainian leaders to the negotiating table. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in February 2014 with Russia's military intervention in Ukraine, resulting in the seizure of some territories with Russian-speaking populations. Despite the summit's lack of a conclusive agreement, both leaders expressed hope for future progress toward resolving the ongoing conflict.
