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Trump-Putin Talks: US President Donald Trump held a much-awaited meeting in Alaska with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this month to halt the complex Russia-Ukraine war. However, as touted by the US President and his administration, the Alaska Summit did not yield positive results on the battleground. Instead, the data exhibit that the conflict has escalated amid a series of attacks from the Russian side.

For someone who once claimed he could broker peace between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, Trump’s recent attempt at peacemaking looks increasingly hollow.

A Summit That Promised Much, Delivered Nothing

The much-anticipated Trump-Putin summit took place on August 15 in Alaska, lasting about two and a half hours. It began with familiar diplomatic smiles, handshakes, and a photo-op before moving behind closed doors where both leaders met with top aides to discuss the war in Ukraine. Later, they held a joint press conference. However, no questions were taken, and very little was shared with the public about the actual substance of their conversation.

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President Donald Trump admitted they had not reached a deal to end the war, even though Putin claimed they’d come to “an understanding.” Both praised each other, but no one could explain what, if anything, was achieved.

Trump's Empty Threats

Before the summit, Trump sounded bold. He said he was aiming for a ceasefire and warned that if Russia refused, it would face “serious consequences.” Yet two weeks later, not only has there been no ceasefire, but Russia has ramped up its attack on Ukraine.

Far from heeding Trump’s warning, Putin escalated. Just one day after the summit, on August 16, Ukraine reported new Russian attacks using drones and missiles. Their air defenses intercepted many, but the assault marked the start of a fresh wave of violence.

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On August 20 and 21, Russia carried out one of the year’s largest offensives, launching over 500 drones and 40 missiles. Then, on August 28, Kyiv was hit again, this time with 629 drones and missiles. The attack caused widespread damage, including to a European Union building. Ukraine, of course, retaliated.

Trump-Putin Meet: All Talk, No Results?

So, what was the point of the Trump-Putin summit? According to Jagran.com, despite the media frenzy, “not even an inch of change was seen in the situation.” The report noted that Trump’s meeting resulted in zero impact on the ground. For a man who prides himself on his deal-making skills, this failed attempt at diplomacy is more than a political misstep, it’s a glaring exposure of his inability to influence events on the world stage.

To be fair, Trump did admit after the meeting that “no concrete conclusion has been reached regarding ceasefire,” but added that “a discussion has been reached on many points” and described the meeting as “productive.”

Can Trump Really Stop War?

With bombs falling just hours after the Trump-Putin meeting, that statement rings hollow. It’s becoming harder to believe Trump’s claims that he alone can end global conflicts. His Alaska summit with Putin offered him the perfect stage to showcase his self-proclaimed skills and he walked away with nothing. No truce. No de-escalation. Just vague statements and more violence.