The implications of these developments extend far beyond the immediate participants, potentially affecting everything from energy markets and food security to military alliances and the global balance of power. As world leaders and international observers parse every word and gesture, the stakes could not be higher for millions of people whose lives hang in the balance.

Trump’s Optimistic Assessment

President Donald Trump struck a notably positive tone in an early-morning social media post that provided the first detailed readout of his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin