Trump was the one who stood down, dropping his demand for a ceasefire in favor of pursuing a full peace accord — a position that aligns with Putin’s.

US President Donald Trump failed to secure a Ukraine war ceasefire at a high-stakes summit with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin but insisted on Saturday that he would now target a full peace agreeme...

She also said that she will welcome Zelenskiy in Brussels later on Sunday and together will participate in a meeting of European leaders.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s final words at the Alaska summit were delivered with a smile, spoken in an unusual burst of English.

In the end, Trump didn't gain much of anything at the Alaska summit and while he didn't make that deal himself, he does appear to have now picked a side.

As a result, whether it’s to defend their ally, Ukraine, or their own place in the world, the leaders of the West, including Australia, now have no choice but to act for democratic values.

Vladimir Putin made demands to take control of key regions of Ukraine during his talks with Donald Trump, it has been widely reported, as a condition for ending the war.

The Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a ceasefire or peace deal on Ukraine.