What happened in the meeting between Putin and Trump?

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Trump and Putin met in Alaska for a summit focused on Ukraine, but no ceasefire or formal agreement was reached. Both leaders described the talks as productive, with Trump later supporting a direct peace deal over a temporary ceasefire, aligning with Putin's position. The meeting was marked by diplomatic ambiguity, a warm reception for Putin, and concerns from Ukraine and European allies about the outcome.

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Ukrainians react to Trump's negotiations with Putin

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President Trump met with Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. 40s
No agreement was reached, with Trump emphasizing the need for a direct peace deal. 54s
Some Ukrainian community members were disappointed Zelensky was not included in the Alaska talks. 1m 10s
The Ukrainian American Community Center of Minnesota welcomed Trump's efforts to seek peace. 1m 36s
Trump is set to meet with Zelensky and European leaders in Washington. 2m 3s

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Ukrainians react to Trump's negotiations with Putin

Fox News

20 hours ago

Ukrainians react to Trump's negotiations with Putin

Trump stated no deal was reached and all parties agreed the best way forward is a direct peace agreement, not a temporary ceasefire.

The Summit: Trump's diplomatic gambit, and Putin's prize

CBS News

1 day ago

The Summit: Trump's diplomatic gambit, and Putin's prize

Both sides claimed progress and friendship but announced no concrete results; scheduled meetings and press conferences were canceled.

Trump told Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says

Reuters

2 days ago

Trump told Zelenskiy that Putin wants more of Ukraine, source says

Putin reportedly demanded more Ukrainian territory, offering to freeze front lines if Ukraine ceded Donetsk, a proposal Zelensky rejected.

Trump sides with Putin, preferring peace over ceasefire

CBS News

2 days ago

Trump sides with Putin, preferring peace over ceasefire

Trump reversed course, no longer seeking an urgent ceasefire and now agreeing with Putin that a peace deal is the best way to end the war.

Trump, Putin meeting in Alaska ends without a ceasefire deal

CBS News

2 days ago

Trump, Putin meeting in Alaska ends without a ceasefire deal

Trump indicated key issues remain unresolved and suggested it is now up to Ukraine's President Zelensky to move forward.

Trump-Putin meeting: 'Great progress' but no deal

Al Jazeera

3 days ago

Trump-Putin meeting: 'Great progress' but no deal

Talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine were described as productive, but there was no announcement of a ceasefire or formal agreement.

Trump, Putin wrap up talks with no mention of ceasefire

Euronews

3 days ago

Trump, Putin wrap up talks with no mention of ceasefire

Trump described the meeting as extremely productive, but there was no clarification on a ceasefire or any deal.

What we know about the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin

CBS News

3 days ago

What we know about the high-stakes summit between Trump and Putin

Both leaders described the meeting as productive and indicated progress was made, but no formal agreement was announced.

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