President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their meeting in Alaska on Friday without reaching an agreement to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The summit, which lasted nearly three hours, ended with both leaders offering limited details about their discussions while expressing mutual admiration.

Putin stated that he and Trump had established an "understanding" regarding Ukraine and cautioned European nations against undermining any potential progress. However, Trump emphasized, "There’s no deal until there’s a deal," and indicated he would soon brief Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders about the talks.

The meeting did not yield any agreement to halt the conflict, which has persisted for over three years and is considered the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Trump described the discussions as productive, noting that they had made "great progress" but acknowledged that several issues remained unresolved. He remarked, "Some are not that significant. One is probably the most significant, but we have a very good chance of getting there. We didn’t get there, but we have a very good chance of getting there."

Putin thanked Trump for the "friendly" tone of their conversation and suggested that the U.S. and Russia should "turn the page and go back to cooperation." He praised Trump for having a clear vision and understanding of both nations' interests. Putin expressed hope that the agreements reached would serve as a foundation for resolving the Ukrainian crisis and restoring pragmatic relations between the two countries.

Despite the lack of a formal agreement, Trump indicated he would communicate with Zelenskyy and NATO leaders to update them on the outcomes of the meeting. Zelenskyy was notably absent from the discussions, raising concerns among Western allies about the implications of the talks for Ukraine's interests.

The two leaders did not take questions from reporters after their statements, and the meeting's details remained vague. Trump has previously claimed that Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if he were still in office, a sentiment echoed by Putin during a news conference following their meeting.

Putin reiterated Russia's long-standing position that it is interested in ending the war, but emphasized that all underlying issues must be addressed. He stated, "All of Russia’s legitimate concerns must be taken into account, and a fair balance in the security sphere in Europe and the world as a whole must be restored."

As the summit concluded, Putin suggested a future meeting could take place in Moscow, to which Trump responded, "I could see it possibly happening." The meeting was marked by a warm reception, with both leaders sharing a handshake and engaging in friendly conversation before their closed-door discussions.

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to inflict heavy losses on both sides, with Ukraine struggling to defend against Russia's larger military forces. The war has significantly drained resources and has led to widespread devastation in the region.