Fighting set to continue in Ukraine while US and Russian leaders cling to old grievances and exchange warm words
Full report: No deal, and no answers, after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska
Donald Trump’s much-hyped summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin ended on Friday after just a few hours with few details given about what they discussed and no agreement to end the war in Ukraine, despite warm words between the two leaders.
Six key takeaways from the meeting:
As Donald Trump conceded during his brief press conference with Vladimir Putin, “understanding” and “progress” are oceans apart from an agreement. At the end of a summit more notable for its choreography than its substance – frustrated reporters were not permitted to ask questions – the leaders failed to negotiate even a pause in fighting, let alone a ceasefire.
