The Hindu editorial on 18/08/2025 analyzes the outcome of the recent Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the summit failed to bring an immediate end to the Ukraine war, it paved the way for conflict resolution by opening a new diplomatic path. The meeting improved relations between the two nuclear powers, which is crucial for global stability, and saw the leaders find common ground on how to end the conflict. Significantly, after the summit, Trump reversed his previous demand for an immediate ceasefire and endorsed Putin's proposal of moving directly to a comprehensive peace agreement. Reports suggest a potential deal could involve a partial withdrawal of Russian troops in exchange for Russia retaining full control of the Donbas, a settlement Ukraine is unlikely to accept at the cost of its territory. The editorial concludes that the challenge for Trump is to find a practical solution without imposing conditions on Kyiv, and that any lasting peace requires credible assurances from Russia that it will not invade Ukraine again.
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