Trump–Putin Summit Ends With No Cease-Fire, but Hopes for Deal Remain

ANCHORAGE, Alaska—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday, announcing progress but no immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Following about three hours of direct talks, the two leaders spoke briefly at a joint press conference. Both leaders said the meeting was productive, but shared few specifics about the possible deal to end the 3 ½-year conflict in Ukraine.