Putin’s Alaska Summit: A Diplomatic Maneuver Masking Russia’s Continued Aggression

Russian President Vladimir Putin convened top Kremlin officials, government leaders, and parliamentarians to report on his recent summit with then-U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska—a meeting billed by Moscow as a diplomatic breakthrough. But beneath the veneer of cordial talks lies a troubling reality that must not be overlooked by Washington. Is Moscow Using Diplomacy to Mask Its True Intentions? Putin’s emphasis on discussing “the origin and causes” of the Ukraine conflict attempts to shift blame away from Russia’s clear role as the aggressor. Calling for a "rapid cessation" of hostilities rings hollow when Russian-backed forces continue to destabilize Eastern...