Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska - coverage in major Western media The Washington Post: The meeting featured warm words and a lavish red-carpet reception, but no agreements were reached. The New York Times: The U.S. president gave Putin a warm welcome, lifting him from diplomatic isolation; however, the Russian dictator did not agree to end the war. Le Monde: Trump failed to secure a ceasefire from Putin. Sky News: The U.S. president and Russian dictator agree on several issues in talks, but few details were shared. Politico: The outlet called the Alaska meeting a “triumph for Putin.” Bild: Mentions “mysterious hints” of continued negotiations. Corriere della Sera: Three hours of talks with statements about “progress,” but no ceasefire.