In a chilly Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for nearly three hours to talk Ukraine—but walked away without a signed deal. ❄️🤝
At a joint press conference, Trump said, “There were many, many points that we agreed on… I would say a couple of big ones that we haven't quite got there, but we've made some headway.” He added: “No deal until there's a deal.”
Joined by their top diplomatic aides—like U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian FM Sergei Lavrov—the summit kicked off under a giant “ALASKA 2025” banner. 📸 Despite the photo ops, no ceasefire agreement was sealed.
Putin, calling the meeting “constructive,” expressed hope that the summit’s agreements could kickstart peace in Ukraine and improve U.S.-Russia ties. He highlighted growth areas like energy, tech, space exploration, and the Arctic. 🚀🌍
“I have every reason to believe that by moving along this path, we can reach an end to the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible,” Putin said, while urging Ukraine and its European allies not to “torpedo” the progress.
When asked about their next rendezvous, Putin quipped in English, “Next time in Moscow.” 🎤✈️
Although the leaders didn’t take questions and no immediate ceasefire steps emerged, both sides voiced optimism. Could this meeting be the spark for future breakthroughs? Only time will tell. ⏳
As the world watches, eyes are on how this “Pursuing Peace” backdrop in Alaska might translate into real action on the ground. Stay tuned for updates! 🔍📡
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Trump, Putin conclude Alaska talks with no deal over Ukraine conflict
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