Trump and Putin's Summit Sparks Diplomatic Turmoil and Shifts in Ukraine and Europe

The Alaska summit between Trump and Putin ended in failure, with Trump adopting Putin's line that only a 'final settlement' can end the war in Ukraine, abandoning efforts for a ceasefire. The event was marked by theatrical optics and a lack of substantive progress, with European leaders and Ukraine's Zelensky pushing for principled diplomacy and support for Ukraine's sovereignty. The article criticizes Trump's superficial approach to diplomacy and warns of long-term consequences if the US abandons principled negotiations in favor of shortcuts.