Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally invited U.S. President Donald Trump to continue peace talks in Moscow, following their widely watched summit in Alaska. Both leaders described the meeting as “productive,” even though no binding agreements were made. The invitation, offered at the close of the summit, underscored Putin’s push for continued dialogue, while Trump’s cautious half-smile hinted at both opportunity and political risk.

The European response was swift and divided. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomed the talks, calling them a step toward global safety. Other European leaders expressed guarded optimism, hoping dialogue could ease tensions and slow the war in Ukraine. Yet skepticism remains among some capitals, where concerns linger that warmer U.S.–Russia engagement could fracture Western unity.

Ukraine remained central to the discussions. Following the Alaska summit, Trump joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO leaders in a transatlantic call to reaffirm alignment. Zelensky publicly supported the idea of a trilateral framework involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine, calling it a possible “pathway toward peace” while firmly stressing that sovereignty and security must not be compromised.

Next steps now turn to Washington, where Trump is expected to meet Zelensky to shape the future talks. While Alaska yielded no deals, it created cautious optimism and a fragile opening for diplomacy. Whether Moscow becomes the next stage for negotiations—or just another fleeting gesture—will depend on the ability of all sides to sustain dialogue without sacrificing core principles.