Trump-Putin Summit Ends Without Ukraine Ceasefire, U.S.-Russia Ties Hit Cold War Low

MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace launched a fierce on-air critique of President Donald Trump following his 2.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Wallace condemned Trump for standing with Putin, whom she blamed for immense suffering and death in Ukraine due to ongoing Russian attacks, and accused Trump of disregarding democracy and the sovereignty of U.S. allies. Despite Trump describing the summit as "extremely productive," no ceasefire or peace agreement was reached, and Trump notably allowed Putin to speak first and declined to answer questions afterward. Wallace highlighted the terror faced by Ukrainian civilians living under constant threat of indiscriminate Russian strikes and expressed dismay that American support for Ukraine might be undermined. She also criticized Trump's demeanor during the joint appearance, describing it as embarrassing and inappropriate. Throughout her commentary, Wallace underscored her belief that Trump does not care about democracy or allied commitments, intensifying the divide in perceptions of the summit's outcomes.