ALASKA( The COW News Digital)-In Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for a landmark four-hour summit. While the discussion was described as highly constructive, no official ceasefire agreement regarding the Ukraine
Putin on the red carpet. The two shared a cordial handshake before proceeding to the meeting site. During the ride from the airbase to the venue, the presidents spoke one-on-one without translators, taking advantage of Putin’s fluent English.
The official meeting included both nations’ foreign ministers and senior officials. Reporters were restricted from asking questions, and the leaders focused solely on private talks and photo opportunities. The summit primarily centered on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Trump emphasizing his desire for a ceasefire, although he suggested that a follow-up meeting would be needed.
After the discussion, both leaders held a joint press conference. Putin called the talks constructive and expressed gratitude for being invited to Alaska, highlighting the historic ties between the nations at this location. He emphasized that Russia considers the Ukrainian people like “brothers” and stressed the need to address the root causes of the conflict for sustainable peace.
Trump acknowledged progress on multiple issues but admitted that no final agreement on Ukraine was reached. He stated that he would contact Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO leaders for further coordination. Putin, seizing the moment, invited Trump to a follow-up meeting in Moscow, which Trump accepted, calling it an interesting prospect.
The summit reflects ongoing efforts to improve U.S.-Russia relations while exploring avenues for a long-term resolution to the Ukraine crisis. Analysts note that while tensions aappear thawed, the path to peace remains uncertain
