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Trump lands in Alaska for summit with Putin, says he wants ceasefire 'today'
- President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, for peace talks.
- The summit, originally planned as a one-on-one meeting, expanded to include key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Ukraine's war status.
- Trump emphasized his desire for a rapid ceasefire and territorial swaps subject to Ukraine's decision, calling the meeting a 'feel-out' and high-stakes affair.
- Trump stated, 'I want to see a ceasefire rapidly' and added he would 'walk away' if talks failed, while Zelenskyy highlighted the need for trilateral discussions including Ukraine.
- The summit could influence the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations, but outcomes remain uncertain as no agreement was confirmed and Ukraine was not invited.
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The parties agreed on what would be better than a ceasefire and what the next steps should be.
There is no deal, even a breakthrough, after the Ukraine summit in Alaska. What has been discussed about a possible ceasefire, neither Putin nor Trump want to reveal. Back in Washington, however, the US president takes to the listener and informs the European allies.
No deal or ceasefire: What the ‘failed’ Trump-Putin Alaska summit could mean for India
The apparent failure of the talks may come as a relief for Ukrainian and European leaders, who were worried that Trump would yield to Putin’s demands and follow up on his earlier talk of swapping land.
The summit did not bring a breakthrough: no ceasefire, no other agreement. Trump blamed Zelensky, while Putin spoke of ‘understanding.’ Europe warns again that peace cannot be made without Ukraine.
The meeting between the Russian and American presidents did not bring a ceasefire to Ukraine. Putin blamed Trump's predecessor for the outbreak of the war, and he deplored Europe and the American electoral system. Trump seemed not to see that exactly what many feared had happened.
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