New Delhi: The highly anticipated Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded on Friday after 2.5 hours of talks, leaving the Ukraine conflict unresolved. Despite the absence of a concrete peace deal, both leaders expressed optimism for future progress.

The meeting attracted global attention—from Washington and Moscow to Europe, Ukraine, and even New Delhi—because its outcome could affect whether India faces steeper US tariffs on key imports, including Russian oil.

President Trump characterised the meeting as “productive,” although he acknowledged that no final agreement had been reached. President Putin expressed hope that the discussions could serve as a foundation for peace........

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