Pakistan, June 30 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said no formal agreement was reached during his August summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. His remarks contradict months of suggestions from senior Russian officials that the meeting had produced a framework for ending the war in Ukraine. The statement adds fresh uncertainty to future diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Putin said there were no signed documents or formal agreements resulting from the Anchorage summit. However, he said both sides discussed possible ways to end the war and considered several proposals presented by the United States. He described the discussions as an exchange of ideas rather than a binding ag...