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