Newscast The Trump-Putin Summit: ‘Next time in Moscow?’
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Aug 16, 2025 
Vitaly Shevchenko is a journalist and contributor to Ukrainecast, providing in-depth analysis of Ukraine's situation. Sarah Smith, a former BBC News North America Editor and co-host of Americast, offers insights on U.S. politics. They discuss Trump's recent meeting with Putin, emphasizing the lack of significant agreements on Ukraine. Insights into future U.S.-Russia relations reveal a delicate geopolitical landscape, with both leaders making optimistic remarks despite unresolved tensions. The dynamics of their meeting highlight the complexities of their negotiations.
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No Deal, Lots Of Optics
- The Anchorage summit produced no ceasefire or formal peace deal despite three hours of talks.
- Public statements emphasised progress while concrete outcomes remained absent.
Putin Reframes The Conflict
- Vladimir Putin framed the war as driven by 'primary causes' that must be eliminated for a lasting settlement.
- That framing signals he views the invasion as justified and non-negotiable on core aims.
What 'Root Causes' Really Mean
- Vitaly Shevchenko translates 'root causes' as Putin's aim to destroy Ukrainian independence.
- That interpretation implies Putin's demands would be unacceptable to Kyiv and hard to reconcile.