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 Putin's Move*: Putin broke protocol by speaking first at the joint press conference, allowing him to frame the narrative on his terms.

During the Alaska summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin broke diplomatic protocol by speaking first at the joint press conference with US President Donald Trump. This move allowed Putin to frame the narrative of the talks on his terms, emphasizing Russia's perspective on US-Russia ties and the Ukraine conflict.

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit in Alaska without reaching a deal to end the Ukraine conflict. Putin suggested they had made progress, warning Europe not to undermine it, while Trump emphasized that no deal exists until it's finalized. Trump plans to discuss the matter with Ukrainian President Volodymyr  Zealand and European leaders soon. Putin reiterated Russia's interest in ending the conflict, but stressed the need to address its root causes. The two leaders also discussed potential future meetings, with Trump open to meeting Putin in Moscow.