The Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska shifted focus from sanctions to a possible peace deal in Ukraine, easing fears of fresh curbs on Russian crude flows. Analysts said the delay in punitive measures calmed near-term supply risks, though uncertainties remain over a potential land for peace arrangement.

Oil slips as Trump-Putin meeting cools fears of Russian supply disruption

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of rejecting ceasefire calls, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin was complicating peace. After the failed Trump-Putin Alaska summit, Zelensky also confirmed he’ll meet Trump on Aug 18 to discuss ending the war.

Zelensky slams Russia for rejecting ceasefire, says Putin 'complicating the situation'

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin wrapped up their much-hyped Alaska summit with no ceasefire deal for Ukraine. After three hours of closed-door talks, the leaders avoided questions, delivering carefully worded statements at the press conference. Here are the highlights.

Trump–Putin Alaska summit ends without peace deal — here's what they said at the 'no-questions' press conference

The Alaska summit may be the beginning of a US-Russia dialogue process to end the Ukraine war. But resolution is still away, and would need the presence of Ukraine at the table

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Putin, seated beside Trump at the Alaska summit under a "Pursuing Peace" banner, dodged questions on civilian killings in Ukraine with animated expressions and grins. Clips of the exchange are now viral on social media. Watch it here.

'Pursuing Peace'? Putin grins, laughs off Ukraine civilian deaths question — watch viral video

At the Alaska summit’s initial moments, Putin and Trump projected a calculated warmth. The US president led with hospitality and control, while the Russian leader responded with confidence and a calm demeanour

Like old friends: Putin–Trump body language at the start of Alaska 2025 Summit on Ukraine war, decoded

The plane was designed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau as a successor to the Il-86, intended to serve both commercial aviation and state transport.

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Traders anticipate potential easing of US sanctions on Russian energy, which could boost supply amid concerns over slowing demand and rising OPEC+ output. Geopolitical tensions persist, with Ukrainian strikes on Russian assets adding volatility.

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