
No deal but ‘progress made’, says Trump
President Putin praised Trump’s efforts to facilitate dialogue and reaffirming that Ukraine’s security must be guaranteed. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a landmark summit in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, signalling potential progress toward ending the devastating Russia-Ukraine conflict. While no formal deal was reached, both leaders described the meeting as “very productive,” emphasising dialogue, cooperation, and a shared interest in reducing the human toll of the war. Speaking at a joint press conference after the three-hour meeting, Trump said thousands of lives could be saved weekly if Moscow and Kyiv act on agreed points. “We’re