White House Expects No Ceasefire or Trade Deals From Trump-Putin Meeting

President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, is not expected to yield a ceasefire agreement or sweeping trade deals. The White House asserts the summit will focus on providing Trump with insights into Putin’s intentions and potential pathways toward peace in Ukraine. The administration aims to use this meeting as a stepping stone towards a future three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, if possible.