The Russian leader will be able to play at being an equal of the US – and use diplomatic tools to achieve what his military cannot

Marc Champion pointed out that this trip to Alaska would strengthen the Russian leader’s international posture and point to Russia’s "long historical reach as a great power"

Trump is eyeing his Nobel moment, as Putin pushes for land. For Ukraine, there’s a strong whiff of Munich 1938 about the summit

While Donald Trump boasts that he is the master of the deal, it is Putin who has perfected the art of the ‘win’ – which often includes humiliation through gestures, slights and…

The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.

The Russian leader will be able to play at being an equal of the US – and use diplomatic tools to achieve what his military cannot

Trump Putin meeting outcome: Latest news on Alaska summit

Trump’s summit failed to achieve a ceasefire, but the Russian president will be very happy with how events are unfolding, says Rajan Menon of City College of New York