Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin recently held a nearly three-hour meeting in Alaska to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While the talks did not result in a final agreement, both leaders offered a cautiously optimistic view of the progress made.

 

Here’s what we know:

  • No Deal Yet: Trump stated, “there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” but confirmed that the leaders “didn’t get there” in this round of talks.

     

  • Progress Noted: Despite the lack of a final agreement, both presidents acknowledged that progress was made during their discussion.

     

  • Putin’s Interest: Putin expressed that he is “sincerely interested” in ending the conflict, although he did not provide specific details.

 

  • Zelensky’s Role: In a later interview, Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not present at the summit, to “make a deal.”