Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Breakthrough on Ukraine Peace Deal

The much-anticipated summit between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has ended without any concrete agreement on resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine, casting fresh doubts over diplomatic hopes for an immediate ceasefire or a long-term peace settlement.

Naija247news gathered that the high-level meeting, held at a neutral venue in Europe, was initially framed as a potential turning point in the protracted conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. However, despite extended closed-door discussions, no formal communique or framework for de-escalation was announced.

Naija247news understands that while both leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue and restraint, key sticking points—including territorial control in eastern Ukraine and NATO’s role in the region—remained unresolved. According to Naija247news, the summit concluded with vague assurances to “continue conversations” and avoid “further escalation,” but fell short of presenting any road map to peace.

Naija247news reports that Trump, speaking at a post-summit press briefing, reiterated his belief that the war “should never have started” and claimed he could have prevented it had he remained in office. However, he stopped short of outlining a plan to end the fighting. Putin, on his part, reiterated Russia’s demands for security guarantees and recognition of its annexed territories, a position Western powers have consistently rejected.

Diplomatic observers noted that the summit lacked the involvement of Ukrainian officials or NATO representatives, raising questions about its legitimacy and potential impact. Naija247news gathered that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed frustration over being excluded from the talks, calling any peace process that does not involve Kyiv “unrealistic and dangerous.”

International reaction has been mixed. While some European leaders welcomed renewed diplomatic contact between Washington and Moscow, others warned that any settlement must include Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity at its core.

Naija247news understands that although the summit has not yielded tangible outcomes, it may open backchannels for further discussions or future multilateral engagement. Still, critics argue that it risks giving Russia a platform to delay or manipulate the peace process while continuing its military operations.

With global eyes still focused on Ukraine, the lack of progress at the Trump-Putin summit signals that a negotiated end to the conflict remains distant, even as humanitarian and geopolitical costs continue to rise.

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Reporting by Agnes Ekebuike Editor, Naija247news in Lagos, Nigeria.