The US president demanded a ceasefire before he met Putin. His change of mind flies in the face of what Europe and Ukraine want.

Vladimir Putin has reportedly demanded that Ukraine withdraw from the eastern Donetsk region as a condition for ending Russia's war, and offered to freeze the frontline if his core demands were met. The Russian leader made the request during his meeting with Trump in Alaska on Friday,

During the press conference, Putin broke protocol by speaking first, describing the negotiations as “detailed” and conducted in a “constructive atmosphere of mutual respect.” He said the talks could serve as a “reference point” for resolving the conflict in Ukraine and rebuilding US–Russia relations.

Ukraine war remain slim, U.S. and European leaders need to lay the groundwork for lasting peace. Designing provisions that impose high costs on Russia for

Following a meeting in Alaska, President Trump announced his preference for a direct peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war, rather than a ceas