No Binding Agreement Reached, Trump Says: “No Deal Until There’s a Deal”
In a high-stakes diplomatic meeting held in Anchorage, Alaska, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled optimism about ongoing discussions to end the war in Ukraine. However, despite positive rhetoric, no formal agreement was reached during the summit.
“There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump told reporters in a brief post-summit statement. He described the talks as “productive” and said “great progress” had been made, but emphasized that a final agreement is still pending. Trump added that his next steps include speaking with NATO allies and Ukrainian officials to move the diplomatic process forward.
Putin Cautions Against Interference as Ukraine Awaits Progress
Russian President Vladimir Putin also spoke positively about the Alaska talks, but his remarks came with a warning. He urged Ukraine and European leaders not to “create any obstacles” to diplomatic progress, suggesting that third-party interference could stall potential breakthroughs.
Neither Trump nor Putin answered questions after their prepared statements, leaving much of the content and key decisions of the summit shrouded in secrecy. As a result, analysts and international observers remain uncertain about what, if any, concrete steps were taken toward a ceasefire or broader peace negotiations.
Ukraine Not at the Table: Zelensky Urges Ceasefire First
One of the most controversial aspects of the summit was the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While Trump and Putin discussed the war that has devastated Ukraine for over three years, Ukraine itself was not represented at the meeting.
Ahead of the summit, Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s stance, stating that the Ukrainian government is “counting on America” to maintain its firm stance against Russian aggression. He expressed cautious optimism about Trump’s proposal for a potential three-party follow-up meeting, involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine directly.
However, Zelensky was clear: “A ceasefire is the only acceptable starting point for any meaningful peace talks.” He reiterated that any negotiation without an immediate halt to hostilities would be unacceptable to Kyiv and the Ukrainian people.
What’s Next? NATO and Kyiv Await Clarity
As diplomatic tensions continue to simmer across Europe and beyond, both NATO leaders and Ukrainian officials are waiting for further clarification on the outcomes of the Alaska summit. The lack of transparency surrounding the discussions has sparked both hope and concern among global stakeholders.
With Trump expected to hold high-level calls with NATO and Kyiv in the coming days, much attention now turns to whether this dialogue could pave the way for a formal ceasefire agreement or simply mark another round of inconclusive diplomacy.
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