I want to see a ceasefire rapidly. I don't know it's going to be today, but I'm not going to be

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With a red carpet rolled out and the world watching, President Trump welcomed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to a U.S. military base in Alaska.

They talked for hours yesterday with no breakthroughs on the war in Ukraine, but this morning, word of additional diplomatic efforts. As one of the few news organizations with correspondence in both Russia and Ukraine, we turn now to NPR's Charles Mainz and Moscow. Charles, thanks for being with us. Good morning. And NPR's Greg Myrie and Kiev. Thank you. Hi, Scott. And let's begin there in Kiev, Greg.

What's the view on the summit from there?

Well, after this, you know, three-hour meeting, the leaders were expected to give a news conference in Alaska at the Elmendorf-Ritchardson military base in Anchorage.

You know, Putin spoke first, and he mentioned the agreement we've reached,

so it sounded like a possible breakthrough. And then Trump spoke, and it became clear there was

no agreement. So there's no deal until there's a deal. I will call up NATO in a little while.

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