Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: No Ceasefire, Just Aspirations

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded nearly three hours of high-stakes talks in Alaska—without securing a ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump lauded the meeting as a “success” and rated it a “ten,” while Putin hinted at restoring Russia’s global position. Both agreed to inform NATO and Ukraine’s leadership of further steps, though no concrete outcomes were announced. Skepticism lingers among Western and Ukrainian officials.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: August 16, 2025