U.S President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, without agreeing on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
The three-hour talks produced no concrete outcome, only brief remarks before both leaders left without taking questions.
For Trump, the lack of progress weakens his image as a dealmaker. He had promised results but left with only vague comments about “progress.”
Unlike in Washington, where US presidents usually dominate joint appearances, it was Putin who opened with long remarks while Trump stayed quiet.
Trump hinted that sanctions on Russia could come in the coming weeks, though without a clear timeline.
For Putin, the summit offered valuable visibility on the global stage. He gained a platform beside the US leader but held firm against calls for a ceasefire, sticking to his stance that deeper issues must be addressed first.
In Ukraine, officials expressed relief that no settlement was reached that might have cost territory. Yet many remain uneasy.
Moscow continues to frame the war as part of a larger plan, and the absence of firm consequences from the West may fuel further Russian attacks. The outcome leaves uncertainty over what steps, if any, will follow.