How did the Trump-Putin meeting on Aug. 15 go?

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On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-profile summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, focusing on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite the summit’s prominence, it concluded without a ceasefire or concrete peace agreement.Axios+4CNBC+4CBS News+4 Axios

Key Outcomes

No Ceasefire Agreement: President Trump described the talks as “productive” but emphasized that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” indicating that while discussions were positive, no formal ceasefire was established. Axios+2KSAT+2
Delegation and Setting: The summit was attended by senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff. The venue featured a red carpet welcome and a military flyover for President Putin. CBS News+2Wikipedia+2 Axios
Putin’s Perspective: President Putin expressed optimism, suggesting that the discussions could serve as a foundation for resolving the conflict and revitalizing U.S.-Russia relations. He highlighted areas such as energy, technology, space exploration, and Arctic development as potential avenues for collaboration. CNBC+8Reuters+8New York Post+8
Exclusion of Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited to the summit, which raised concerns among European leaders and Ukrainian officials. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of involving Europe in the peace process and reiterated that the war continues due to Moscow’s unwillingness to cease hostilities. CNBC+2Newsmax+2 AP News+1

Next Steps

Following the summit, President Trump indicated that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy would be responsible for advancing peace efforts. Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday to discuss the details of ending the conflict. The involvement of European nations is also anticipated to ensure reliable security guarantees for Ukraine. The Washington Post KSAT

In summary, while the summit between Presidents Trump and Putin was marked by cordiality and discussions on various issues, it did not yield a breakthrough in resolving the war in Ukraine. The path forward appears to involve further negotiations, with Ukraine and European partners playing pivotal roles.The Times+5Axios+5KSAT+5

Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska Concludes Without Ceasefire Agreement