Alaska Summit Ends Without Deal, Putin Projects Strength as Trump Appears Weary

The high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska concluded without any formal agreement, leaving both sides to frame the outcome in contrasting ways.

Trump, looking visibly fatigued, offered no significant updates on Ukraine or NATO during the discussions. In contrast, Putin spoke with confidence, once again underscoring Moscow’s narrative about the “root causes” of the war in Ukraine.

Although the talks yielded no breakthrough, Kyiv and its allies welcomed the fact that no separate arrangement was made without Ukraine’s involvement. Political observers note that Putin effectively reinforced Russia’s hardline stance, while Trump drew criticism for lacking a forceful response.