U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in critical discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders on Saturday, following an unsuccessful summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Despite high expectations and a warm reception for Putin, no agreement was secured to halt Russia’s military campaign, now in its fourth year.

Trump, speaking at a brief joint news conference in Anchorage, emphasized that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” contradicting Putin’s claim of an “understanding” that could pave the way for peace. Putin warned European nations against interfering with the “nascent progress,” but the lack of a concrete ceasefire agreement left Ukrainian and European leaders frustrated. Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik called the summit a “win for Putin,” highlighting Russia’s continued battlefield aggression and the absence of a truce, describing the red-carpet welcome for Putin as “humiliating” for Ukraine.

In a Fox News interview before departing Alaska, Trump suggested the responsibility now lies with Zelenskyy to “make the deal,” while noting European nations would also play a role in future negotiations. He provided no specifics on unresolved issues but described the talks as “extremely productive” despite the lack of a breakthrough.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump held a lengthy call with Zelenskyy and was speaking with NATO leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Polish President Karol Nawrocki, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, as Air Force One returned to Washington.

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The Alaska summit, held at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, marked Putin’s first U.S. visit in a decade and was heavily choreographed, though it ended abruptly after three hours with no media questions allowed. European leaders, excluded from the talks, expressed concern over Ukraine’s absence, with Zelenskyy previously warning that decisions without Kyiv’s involvement would be “dead solutions.” Lithuania’s Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene accused Putin of “gaslighting and veiled threats,” while EU ambassadors scheduled a virtual meeting to address the summit’s implications.

Zelenskyy, who joined virtual talks with Trump and European leaders on Wednesday, reiterated Ukraine’s demand for a full ceasefire, security guarantees, and no territorial concessions, rejecting Putin’s proposal for Ukraine to cede parts of the Donetsk region. The failure to secure a deal has heightened fears of renewed Russian offensives, with Zelenskyy citing intelligence reports of Moscow’s preparations for further attacks. As diplomatic efforts continue, Ukraine and its allies brace for a prolonged conflict, with Trump hinting at a potential trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy, though no plans were confirmed.

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