What was said during Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit?

WorldPolitics
16 Aug 2025 • 8:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.

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