In Anchorage, Alaska, Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin stepped onto the global stage with a shared aim: test the waters of US-Russia relations. The world tuned in as the two leaders navigated arms control, cybersecurity and diplomatic trust—areas that impact allies, markets and stability from Washington to Berlin to Moscow.
To unpack the summit’s real impact, CGTN spoke with three experts across three continents:
- Robert English (University of Southern California): sees cautious optimism in renewed dialogue on arms reduction and strategic stability.
- Ulrich Brückner (Stanford University in Berlin): stresses the EU’s stake in energy security and multilateral cooperation.
- Andrey Kortunov (Russian International Affairs Council): believes Russia secured tactical gains on economic partnership and policy alignment.
Their insights paint a summit that avoided dramatic breakthroughs but opened doors for deeper talks. As global citizens, entrepreneurs and policymakers follow developments, three themes stand out:
- Dialogue over deadlock: Open channels help prevent crises from spiraling.
- Strategic balance: Allies will monitor any shifts in defense and cybersecurity postures.
- Economic currents: Future cooperation on trade and energy could reshape markets.
For travelers, tech enthusiasts and changemakers alike, the Alaska meeting is a reminder that geopolitics evolves one conversation at a time. Keep an eye on follow-up discussions in Geneva, Berlin and beyond—where early ripples may turn into real-world impact.
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Experts from U.S., EU, Russia analyze Putin-Trump summit outcomes
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