Trump’s Overnight Optimism
Shortly after the meeting, Trump’s public comments were measured, stressing that “there’s no deal until there’s a deal.” But by early morning, his tone shifted dramatically. In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump described the Alaska summit as “a great and very successful day,” adding that his follow-up phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and other European leaders had provided “renewed momentum.”

The inclusion of Zelensky in those late-night conversations was especially significant. Trump had promised ahead of the summit to brief Ukraine directly before advancing any agreement, a step many observers considered essential for credibility.

From Ceasefire to Comprehensive Peace
What stunned many diplomats was Trump’s revelation that discussions had already moved beyond the idea of a temporary ceasefire. Instead