Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska for a high-stakes summit focused on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting, which lasted about two and a half hours, took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Despite Trump's efforts to secure an agreement, the leaders left without reaching a deal to end the conflict.

Trump had promised to bring peace to Ukraine, but the summit fell short of this goal. Both leaders described their talks as productive, with Putin claiming they had reached an "understanding." However, they offered no specific details on what was agreed upon. Trump mentioned that he would brief Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and European leaders on the discussions.

The meeting was significant as it marked Putin's first visit to U.S. soil in over a decade. While Trump aimed to showcase his deal-making skills, Putin sought to negotiate terms that would benefit Russia's position in Ukraine. The lack of a concrete agreement highlights the ongoing challenges in resolving the conflict, which has now entered its fourth year.