The key thing is that both parties were determined to achieve results, Vladimir Putin said

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

Vladimir Putin has praised Donald Trump for his administration's 'energetic and sincere efforts' to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, ahead of their face-to-face meeting in…

Trump said there was a 25 per cent chance that the talks would fail, but added he could stay in Alaska for longer depending on what happens.

Putin will hope to appeal to Trump’s business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.

"We get along, there's a good respect level on both sides, and I think something's going to come of it," the US leader said

Kirill Dmitriev pointed out that the Russian side’s sentiment is running high ahead of the summit

This is the historic moment US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands as the world leaders arrived in Alaska for crunch Ukraine peace talks. Trump…

The meeting between the presidents is held at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage

Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes summit amid Ukraine conflict, with tense exchanges and uncertain outcomes.

The two leaders began talking before arriving in Alaska on the airfield

Donald Trump welcomed Vladimir Putin right on the runway at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, the two shook hands

Trump Putin meeting outcome: Latest news on Alaska summit

About 200 Russian and American reporters have already gathered in the hall

The key thing is that both parties were determined to achieve results, Vladimir Putin said

"There were many, many points that we agreed on," Donald Trump noted

Vladimir Putin suggested their next meeting be held in Moscow, and Donald Trump said it was possible, even though he would have to face strong criticism

The two leaders refrained from answering questions and then briefly conversed on their feet

Das Treffen von Putin und Trump in Alaska war vor allem für den russischen Präsidenten ein Erfolg.

The US leader cut a subdued figure after the meeting, which failed to achieve its primary goal – an end to Russia’s war.

The two leaders greeted each other warmly in Anchorage - but a ceasefire agreement fails to materialise.