Trump and Putin Face Off, Meloni and Salvini, and Their Initial Reactions

Three hours of discussion in Alaska. Harsh words, wordplay, no concrete agreement. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump meet in a tense atmosphere, where even a small glimmer of peace seems precious. "There's no deal until there's an agreement," Trump says, summing up a meeting filled with vague promises and future possibilities. No mention of a ceasefire, no confirmation of a trilateral summit with Volodymyr Zelensky.

But the first political reactions came quickly. And Italy was watching closely, ready to do its part. A summit that kept the world on tenterhooks: while Trump and Putin confronted each other in Alaska, Meloni and Salvini were watching intently, ready to evaluate every move and every possible glimmer of peace.

Glimmers of dialogue between Trump and Putin? Meloni and Salvini are keeping a close eye on the European security debate.

Giorgia Meloni moves quickly. After speaking with Trump , she participates in a call with Zelensky and other European leaders. "Finally, a glimmer of hope opens up for peace discussions," she comments, with a caution that betrays months of tension. The prime minister emphasizes that the negotiations remain complex. Only Ukraine can decide on terms with Putin and its own territories. The real sticking point? Security guarantees, to prevent further Russian aggression. And it is precisely on this front, according to Meloni, that the most interesting developments were made in Anchorage. Trump relaunches the Italian idea: a sort of collective protection, inspired by NATO's Article 5, ready to be triggered if Ukraine were to be attacked again. European states remain united, but the road is long. And uncertain.

The EU statement confirms: European leaders welcomed American efforts to stop the killings and find a lasting peace. Meloni, von der Leyen, Macron, Merz, Starmer, Stubb, Tusk, and Costa emphasized the importance of continuing the talks, involving Zelensky soon. "There's no deal until there's an agreement," Trump reiterated. It sounds like a mantra, but it captures the truth: the war is not over, the compromise remains fragile.

Tajani and Italy's role between diplomacy and realism

In Italy, comments on the American meeting are cautiously optimistic. Antonio Tajani calls it a "step forward toward peace," but warns: "There's still much work to be done." The Italian government supports Trump 's actions, closely monitoring Putin 's moves, and is preparing to collaborate with other European countries for a possible summit between the American president, Zelensky, and the Russian leader. A tough game. Every gesture counts.

Domestic politics is watching closely. Through press releases, phone calls, and public statements, Meloni is trying to send a clear signal: Italy is present, active, and ready to mediate. Salvini , for his part, is maintaining a cautious stance, monitoring developments without raising public eyebrows. The reality, however, is that no concrete document, no written agreement, has yet sealed peace. There is only tangible hope. Intense dialogue, innovative proposals, seemingly small steps. But in diplomacy, it's often the details that make the difference.