After more than three hours of talks in Anchorage, Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump concluded their summit without a formal deal or ceasefire, but both leaders described the discussions as “productive” and “constructive.”
As the meeting ended, Putin turned to Trump and, speaking in English, said: “Next time in Moscow.” Trump replied with a half-smile, acknowledging the political risks of such a move: “Oh, that’s an interesting one. I’ll get a little heat on that one.”
The invitation, while symbolic, underscored Moscow’s desire to portray the summit as a diplomatic success despite the absence of concrete agreements. Trump’s response suggested openness, tempered with caution.
European leaders, including Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, welcomed the dialogue as a step toward easing tensions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, expressed disappointment at the lack of progress and reiterated his call for a trilateral U.S.-Russia-Ukraine meeting. He also announced plans to travel to Washington for further consultations. The Alaska summit ended with cautious optimism, a renewed emphasis on continued dialogue, and the possibility of the next round of peace talks taking place in Moscow.