At the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump praised their talks as “productive,” even though no binding agreements were reached. Both leaders emphasized the value of keeping dialogue open despite deep divisions.
The meeting closed with a symbolic gesture: Putin inviting Trump to Moscow for the next round of discussions. Trump didn’t commit but left the door open, fueling cautious optimism about possible progress.
In Europe, the response was mixed but hopeful. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed the talks, calling even small steps toward dialogue a safer path for the world. Other European leaders remained wary, balancing hopes for de-escalation with concerns about Western unity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also weighed in, pushing for a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine trilateral meeting. He is expected in Washington soon to coordinate next steps, underscoring that any future peace framework must directly involve Ukraine.