In a much-anticipated summit that garnered international attention, former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump acknowledged that the two leaders were unable to come to a consensus on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, even after hours of secret negotiations.
“We had a very strong discussion, but no agreement was reached,” Trump told reporters following the meeting. I have my stance, and President Putin has his. This was not the day for a deal, but the negotiations will go on.
Under strict security, the summit was the first time Trump and Putin had met in person since Trump’s departure from the White House. Expectations had been high, especially as pressure from around the world to find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine, which is currently in its fourth year, grows.
Both leaders stated that talks would go on even though no new developments were declared. Trump suggested that more meetings might be planned, while Putin characterized the discussions as “frank and constructive.”
According to analysts, the summit highlights how challenging it is to mediate peace in Ukraine because there are still significant disagreements over security assurances and territorial control. As of right now, the war continues, and there are few signs that it will be ended soon.