Trump says no summit deal with Putin over Ukraine war, talks were 'very productive'

Trump met Putin in Alaska on Friday, describing their three-hour summit as "extremely productive." Yet, he admitted, "There were many, many points that we agreed on... we haven't quite got there," confirming no ceasefire in Ukraine’s war, ongoing since Russia’s 2022 invasion.

Putin, however, claimed an agreement was reached, offering no specifics, raising suspicions of hidden deals. Zelenskiy, excluded from the talks, fears Trump might concede Russian control over one-fifth of Ukraine. "I'm not here to negotiate for Ukraine," Trump said, insisting he aims to facilitate talks.

The summit, held against a "Pursuing Peace" backdrop, included Rubio, Witkoff, Ushakov, and Lavrov. Putin’s ICC warrant for deporting Ukrainian children was ignored; both nations deny targeting civilians, though 1.2 million are dead or injured, per Kellogg.

Zelenskiy demands a "just peace" and U.S.-backed security, rejecting territorial concessions. Putin warned Ukraine not to "torpedo" U.S.-Russia progress. No clear steps toward ending Europe’s deadliest conflict in 80 years emerged, leaving the war’s toll unaddressed as Russia’s missile strikes continue unabated.