ANCHORAGE, Alaska — U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour meeting at a joint military base in Anchorage, concluding what both leaders later described as “positive discussions.” The talks began at 11:30 a.m. local time and ended around 2:30 p.m.
Prior to the summit, expectations were that the meeting could last six to seven hours. The shorter-than-anticipated talks have been interpreted by analysts as a sign of cautious progress rather than a comprehensive breakthrough.
Brief Press Conference and Grand Welcome
Following the meeting, the two presidents appeared together for a short press conference. No questions were taken from reporters. Both Trump and Putin emphasized that progress had been made and that agreement had been reached on “several points,” but neither disclosed details of those agreements.
“We have agreed on many issues. Only a few remain unresolved,” Trump said in his brief remarks. However, he stopped short of announcing any formal deal. The New York Times noted that the lack of specificity suggested the summit ended with signals of goodwill rather than concrete commitments.
Putin echoed Trump’s comments, adding that he expected European nations and Kyiv to view the outcome positively and not create further obstacles.
Putin’s arrival in Alaska was marked by an elaborate reception. U.S. fighter jets and B-2 bombers conducted an aerial display, while Trump personally welcomed the Russian leader on a red carpet, offering him full state-guest protocol honors.
In a notable display of camaraderie, both presidents traveled together afterward in the U.S. presidential limousine — without interpreters. Western media described the moment as “an unusually warm gesture between two global rivals.”
Waiting for Concrete Results
While the meeting appeared to ease tensions and open the door for further engagement, no formal agreements were signed. Observers say additional rounds of talks or technical-level negotiations may be required before any binding commitments are reached.
“The summit offered signs of progress,” one analyst noted, “but global geopolitics is still far from a clear path forward.”
