Trump–Putin Alaska talks: Everything they said, and didn’t say, on Ukraine | Full breakdown

President Donald Trump listens as Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump delivered statements after their Alaska summit, then left without taking questions. The scheduled working lunch was canceled and Trump headed back to Washington.

What Putin said

Talks and tone: Putin called the meeting “constructive” and “useful,” thanked Trump for a candid exchange, and said he has established “very good direct contacts” with the US president.

Why Alaska: He framed Anchorage as a logical venue because “Russia and the US are neighbors,” noting he greeted Trump as a “dear neighbor” and thanked Americans for preserving the memory of Soviet soldiers buried in Alaska.

On Ukraine: Putin said Ukraine was a central topic. He agreed “the security of Ukraine must be ensured,” but stressed that all “primary roots” of the conflict and Russia’s “legitimate concerns” must be addressed to create a lasting settlement.

On progress: He said the understandings reached with Trump could “pave the path towards peace in Ukraine,” and urged Kyiv and European capitals not to obstruct what he called nascent progress.

On relations and trade: He said ties had fallen to their lowest point since the Cold War, but argued there is room to rebuild, citing growth in bilateral trade under Trump and potential cooperation in technology and the Arctic.

On 2022: Putin added he was confident the war in Ukraine would not have begun if Trump had been president at the time.

What Trump said

Productive, but not done: Trump described the discussion as “very productive,” claiming “significant progress” with “many points” agreed and “very few” outstanding, while stopping short of calling it a deal.

Next calls: He said he will brief NATO leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and other officials on the substance of the talks.

On an agreement: Trump said any settlement will require the consent of all sides, signalling no unilateral announcement from Anchorage.

What they didn’t say

Neither leader offered specifics on what was agreed, announced a ceasefire, or outlined timelines or enforcement mechanisms. The early wrap and lack of a Q&A left open key questions on territory, security guarantees, and sequencing.

What’s next

Possible follow-up in Moscow: Russia’s ambassador in Washington, Alexander Darchiev, said visas would be issued quickly if the next meeting is held in Moscow. Putin invited Trump to visit; Trump called the idea “interesting,” without a commitment.

Allies on hold: With no details from Anchorage, European and NATO capitals await Trump’s promised calls, while Kyiv weighs any “understandings” reached without Ukraine at the table.

(With inputs from CNN and The New York Times)