Highlights: Trump, Putin wrap up Alaska summit with no concrete deal but hint at future talks
Both leaders spoke positively about the summit, with Trump describing it as "very productive".
United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug 15, 2025, following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. (Photo: Reuters/Jeenah Moon)
SINGAPORE: After nearly three hours of talks in Alaska, United States President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin ended their summit on Friday (Aug 15) without a concrete deal on the war in Ukraine.
Trump stressed that "no deal" had been reached, while Putin reiterated Moscow's position that what Russia claims to be the "root causes" of the conflict must be eliminated to achieve long-term peace.
Catch up on what happened here:
