National Security Institute’s Andrew Borene assesses the possibility of a settlement between Russia and Ukraine on ‘Fox Report.’

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was "light at the end of the tunnel" in Russia-U.S. relations and that the two countries were discussing joint projects in the Arctic and Alaska.

Despite Trump's positivity, the meeting is far from guaranteed. Putin has repeatedly refused to meet with Zelenskyy during the conflict, having consistently sought to undermine the Ukrainian president's legitimacy. Russian officials rarely use Zelenskyy's name, preferring to refer to "the Kyiv regime."

The president called the meetings with both leaders "very successful," despite failing to reach a ceasefire deal.

In the most detailed Russian-based reporting to date on Putin's offer at the Alaska summit, Reuters was able to outline the contours of what the Kremlin would like to see in a possible peace deal.

Members of an elite Russian military unit – including a distinguished Vladimir Putin war hero dubbed the “Executioner” – intentionally shot themselves and each other to fraudulently claim nearly

Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Donald Trump’s leadership qualities and said he hoped that the first steps had been taken to ensure the “full-scale restoration” of Russia-US ties.

Ukraine's president told reporters in Kyiv he wanted to "have an understanding" of the protections his allies are willing to offer within seven to 10 days.