Russia celebrates Putin’s summit with Trump in Alaska, claiming victory as no sanctions imposed despite rejecting ceasefire demands. Medvedev praises talks without preconditions. Trump initially threatened consequences but later called the meeting “extremely productive” despite no tangible results. Putin demands Ukraine withdraw from Donetsk and Luhansk for war’s end, offering freeze along remaining frontline. Talks continue as Russia consolidates gains in eastern Ukraine.
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