US EditionTHE INTERVIEW| Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine: Trump-Putin Summit “A Win for Putin”
Trump and Putin met for 2.5 hours discussing Ukraine without agreement, rejecting Russia's demand for Kyiv's capitulation while making some progress, officials said.
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 2.5-hour closed-door meeting on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
- The meeting followed ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Russian leadership viewing Ukraine's independence as a mistake they aim to reverse, and tensions over Russia's demands for Kyiv.
- Trump welcomed Putin with full ceremonial honors, including a flyover by U.S. bombers and cordial handshakes, while officials characterized the summit as mainly a 'listening exercise' with no consensus reached on Ukraine.
- Trump said he wanted a ceasefire and threatened severe consequences if Putin resisted, adding he would call NATO and President Zelensky to discuss the meeting, while at least seven civilians died in Ukraine from missile strikes.
- The meeting left no resolution on Ukraine's future, suggesting continued conflict, while Putin proposed a future meeting in Moscow, which Trump called an 'interesting one' he might consider.
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Was the Alaska Summit a triumph for Putin? Yes, said the former US ambassador in Ukraine. Trump missed to put pressure on him – and so much wasted.
A “peace agreement” instead of a ceasefire in Ukraine, sanctions against Moscow overlooked... Here are the main results of the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin:
There was no talk of a ceasefire, as demanded by Ukraine and European countries.The President of the United States put Russia on hold for possible sanctions and seemed to agree to his claims.
After the summit with Putin, the US President outlines on the phone a peace roadmap for Ukraine, which mainly uses Russia. Chancellor Merz and his fellow fighters once again only file details.
During his visit to the US, Russia's president seemed satisfied, even enthusiastic. He had every reason to do so. Putin can continue the war unhindered, does not need to fear sanctions for the time being and receives applause from the leader of the US.
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