Putin’s Talks with Trump Claim Progress on Ukraine—But What Does America Really Gain?

In a recent meeting at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base near Anchorage, Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin described his talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump as "constructive" and "useful." Putin called the ongoing war in Ukraine a "tragedy that must end" and expressed willingness to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine—a point he said aligned with Trump's stance.Is This Dialogue Strengthening America’s Security—or Playing Into Russia’s Hands?At first glance, engagement between U.S. figures and Russian leadership might appear promising for peace in Eastern Europe. However, beneath this veneer lies a critical question: Whose interests are truly being served? The so-called breakthroughs...