President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, has come to an end. After more than two hours of talks, the two leaders appeared in a joint press conference, with both leaders alluding to progress but not announcing any specifics, including a ceasefire deal.

Before the summit, Trump said Putin would face 'economically severe' consequences if negotiations in Anchorage fail to yield progress toward peace in Ukraine.

It was a welcome tailored for a close friend, not a war criminal, and it looked to the Ukrainians like their nightmare.