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By Staff Writer | Open Chronicle with Agencies
Anchorage, Alaska — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that his much-anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded without any formal agreement, after nearly three hours of discussions focused on the war in Ukraine.
“There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, stressing that no ceasefire or binding commitments were reached. The president described the talks as “very productive” and claimed “some great progress” had been made, though he declined to provide details.
Trump emphasized that he was not negotiating on behalf of Kyiv, but said he intended to encourage direct talks between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I will call President Zelenskyy. It is ultimately up to them,” Trump said.
“Extremely productive meeting” offers zero details. No mention of cease fire. Trump did not raise Ukraine’s security with Putin who told Trump he’d see him in Moscow next time. Trump declined.
Putin treated with pomp and splendor, huge international win. Trump heads home empty… pic.twitter.com/r1EFoQ5uXa
— Michael Linder (@michaellinder) August 15, 2025
Putin, meanwhile, struck a more optimistic tone. In remarks at a joint press conference, the Russian leader praised his relationship with Trump and said both sides had agreed that Ukraine’s security must be ensured. “Sooner or later we need to move on from the present situation,” Putin said, adding that he hoped the discussions would “pave the path towards peace in Ukraine.”
The Russian president also invoked history, highlighting U.S.-Soviet cooperation during World War II and calling Ukraine a “brotherly nation.” He signaled interest in future talks and concluded with the remark, “Next time in Moscow.”
The contrast in tone was evident. While Putin appeared upbeat, Trump was more reserved, noting that “many points were agreed to, some points were not agreed to.” He also repeated his criticism of past investigations into Russia’s election interference, calling them a “hoax” that disrupted earlier diplomacy.
Trump says Putin meeting "extremely productive…We didn't get there, but we've very good chance of getting there" implying no ceasefire was reached.
No details of any deal were provided.
Round 1 clearly seems to have gone to Putin. pic.twitter.com/jC1mH1odbX
— BhikuMhatre (@MumbaichaDon) August 15, 2025
For Washington’s allies in Europe and beyond, the lack of a breakthrough underscores the challenges of reaching a negotiated end to the war. European leaders, who remain wary of any U.S.-Russia deal that excludes Ukraine, are expected to watch Trump’s follow-up calls closely.
Initial assessments suggest Putin may have gained more from the optics of the summit than Trump. Simply being hosted in the United States without new sanctions was seen as a win for the Kremlin. Analysts noted Putin’s heavy flattery of Trump as an effort to secure further one-on-one meetings and to sow divisions between Washington and its European partners.
Despite the cordial exchanges, there was no ceasefire announcement and no change to the fighting on the ground. Russian forces continued airstrikes on Ukraine overnight. For now, the grim reality for Ukrainians is unchanged: the war goes on.
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