Trump says he had "very productive meeting" with Putin, but no deal reached

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Friday in Anchorage, the largest city in the US state of Alaska, for their first talks since 2021.

The three-hour summit was described as constructive, with both leaders citing progress but acknowledging no agreement on Ukraine. Trump called the discussions “extremely productive” and said he would consult Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, according to Xinhua.

Putin emphasized Russia’s interest in peace and urged addressing the root causes of the conflict, while also expressing hope for renewed US-Russia cooperation in trade, technology, space, and the Arctic.

Zelensky welcomed the meeting, saying it could pave the way for trilateral talks, Xinhua reported.