Vance's Optimistic Comments Oppose Trump's Disappointment in Alaska

At the Alaska summit, U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Donald Trump’s “aggressive diplomacy” with Vladimir Putin, but visuals told another story. Despite a grand red-carpet welcome with jets and bands, the talks saw no breakthrough. Trump cancelled a one-on-one, skipped a working lunch, and admitted no ceasefire or deal was achieved. The event underscored Trump’s focus on optics, while Putin gained global visibility.