Has Trump's mission failed? The world watched and waited, but Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war brought no plan for peace.
Meeting sees ‘no deal’ to save Ukraine
Friends or foes?: Trump and Putin ended their meeting earlier than expected, with Putin suggesting the next meeting should be in Moscow. Glossary
Donald Trump - An American politician, media personality, and businessman serving as the 47th president of the United States since January 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
Vladimir Putin - Russia’s ruler since 2000. He is a strong opponent of the West.
Alaska - A US state in the extreme northwest of the continent of North America. It is separated from the rest of the USA by Canada.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Invade - When an army enters a country or place to take it over.
Red carpet - A long, red floor covering that is put down for an important or famous person when they go on an official visit or attend a special event.
Private - Belonging to one person or group of people only. Also, the lowest rank of soldier in most armies.
Media - Television, newspapers and other sources of news.
Productive - Getting a lot of useful things done.
Campaigned - Working in an organised way to achieve a goal, or trying to persuade people to vote for you in an election.
Arrested - Stopped by the police and taken to a police station.
Mission - A special job or task that someone is given to do.