Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Breakthrough, but Hopes for Deal Remain

Trump said ‘there’s no deal until there’s a deal’ and said he would consult with NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Breakthrough, but Hopes for Deal Remain
President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin leave following a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday, announcing progress but no immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Following about three hours of direct talks, the two leaders spoke briefly at a joint press conference without taking any questions. Both leaders said the meeting was productive, but shared few specifics about the possible deal to end the 3 ½-year conflict in Ukraine.