Overview

• The summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson ended with both presidents calling the talks constructive despite failing to agree to a ceasefire.
• Putin invited Trump to Moscow for a follow-up meeting, and Trump affirmed his willingness to continue direct dialogue.
• Trump phoned Ukrainian President Zelensky after the summit, securing his endorsement for a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine tripartite conference and arranging a White House visit.
• The president paused immediate secondary sanctions on Russian oil buyers, citing a 2- to 3-week review period that carries implications for importers such as India.
• High security measures—including FAA flight restrictions and housing for Russian delegates in university dormitories—underscored the summit’s logistical complexity.