Trump Bows to Putin's Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or SanctionsThe net effect of the Alaska summit was to give President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia a free pass to continue his war against his neighbor indefinitely without further penalty, pending talks on a broader peace deal.
Source: Trump Bows to Putin's Approach on Ukraine: No Cease-Fire, Deadlines or Sanctions (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/us/politics/trump-putin-approach-ukraine.html)