Trump Hails "Major" Putin Talks, No Ukraine Ceasefire Deal


In this special edition of The Hill on NewsNation, Host Blake Burman discuss the Trump, Putin peace summit that was held in Alaska on Friday.

On August 15, 2025, US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss a Russia-Ukraine war ceasefire. Trump described the talks as “great” and claimed “major progress,” but no deal was finalized, with him stating, “No deal until it’s done.” Posts on X reflect polarized reactions, with some praising Trump’s diplomacy and others criticizing the lack of concrete results, noting Putin’s vague “agreement” comments and ongoing Russian military actions.