Trump estimated that his meeting in Alaska with Putin has a "25% chance of failing outright, but he said the hope is to push for a second meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

Vladimir Putin thanked Donald Trump for a 'constructive' meeting in Alaska, despite the two being unable to reach a 'major breakthrough ' on the war in Ukraine.

Coverage of that meeting has largely centered around the theme of damage control, with European leaders insistant on having a seat at the table for future negotiations.