‘No deal until there’s a deal’: Trump and Putin come to ‘agreements’ over Ukraine but no ceasefire
What was said during Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit?
- Talks between Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, concluded without a firm agreement on ending the three-year war in Ukraine.
- The nearly three-hour closed-door meeting saw both leaders emerge with notably different public stances on the outcome.
- Putin expressed optimism, claiming “agreements” were reached and describing Ukraine as a “brotherly nation,” while stating Russia wants to end the conflict.
- Trump, however, contradicted Putin's claims of a deal, firmly stating, “There's no deal until there's a deal,” despite acknowledging “many points” of agreement.
- Trump emphasized that any future deal would require assent from the Ukrainian government and America's NATO allies, and mentioned he would consult with President Zelensky.