This news report summarizes the summit's key outcome: no ceasefire agreement despite claims of progress. It highlights President Trump's advice for Ukraine to "make a deal" and notes that President Putin secured the first meeting with a US president since 2022, signifying a diplomatic win for Moscow. Andre Federov, a former Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, explains why a ceasefire was unacceptable for Russia, allowing them to prolong military operations and discussions. He identifies the need to involve Ukraine's President Zelensky and Europe as a potential "weak point" for Russia, creating future challenges. Ambassador Thomas Pickering explains that Russian opposition to a ceasefire, which would hinder their military operations, was a key factor. He suggests Trump's approach involved flattering Putin, leading to Putin's significant diplomatic success in the meeting, potentially more than Russia's own minister acknowledges. Alexi Goserenko expresses Ukraine's unhappiness with Putin's warm reception, emphasizing Ukraine's desire for results over optics. He speculates that President Trump might eventually feel "played" by Putin, leading to strong future actions against Russia, which Ukraine hopes for. Andre Federov states that Russia is no closer to a peace deal because Putin remains firm on his demands for Ukraine's "denazification," "demilitarization," and political system change, as well as fixed borders. He highlights that Ukraine's strong European support further complicates any concessions. Ambassador Pickering critiques Trump's approach to Putin as a "tactical error," describing it as a "preemptive capitulation" that used flattery and reincorporation to bring Putin along. He characterizes Trump's foreign policy as transactional and prone to mistakes, leading to a gradual erosion of Ukraine's standing. Ambassador Pickering acknowledges that Trump might have been "played" but notes his recent efforts to mend relations with President Zelensky and adopt the "no agreement without Ukraine" principle. He cautions that Trump's foreign policy is highly changeable, making any guaranteed outcome uncertain. Alexi Goserenko firmly rejects any notion of Ukraine surrendering territory, emphasizing the nation's resolve to fight for freedom despite Trump's advice to "make a deal." He views Putin's demands as an attempt to win time and trap Trump into blaming Ukraine for the lack of peace. Andre Federov highlights the significant problem for Moscow posed by the unified European stance, which demands "Ironclad security guarantees" for Ukraine and rejects Russian veto power over Ukraine's EU/NATO path. This clashes directly with Russia's core demands, especially with occupied territories now in Russia's constitution.