In Beijing, U.S. rivals strengthen ties, leaving Trump feeling vexed toward Putin

In a series of events that have left diplomatic circles abuzz, President Donald Trump's summit with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has failed to yield any concrete results on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The summit, which took place in the Oval Office, saw Trump expressing his disappointment that Putin did not commit to more regarding the war in Ukraine. According to two of Trump's associates who spoke on condition of anonymity, the President was aggravated by this lack of commitment.

However, prior to the summit, Trump had made it clear that he was prepared to hurt Russia's critical oil and gas exports. This threat, it seems, did not materialise during the talks. In fact, no sanctions were imposed on Russia's oil and gas exports.

The summit's failure to produce tangible results comes as Russia has increased attacks on civilian targets in Eastern Ukraine. This escalation of violence has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the potential for further conflict.

Despite the lack of progress on Ukraine, Trump publicly described the meeting as a success. He praised the grand military parade that the leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea had gathered for in Beijing as "beautiful" and "very, very impressive."

Trump also mentioned that he has a relationship with the leaders of these three nations and suggested that the outcome of these relationships will be determined over the next week or two.

Interestingly, the conversations between Trump and Putin during the summit were kept private, and the sources did not specify what more Trump was expecting from Putin.

Meanwhile, Trump's discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were described as hopeful but lacking substance. There is no clear evidence that specific results from these talks angered Trump.

As the situation in Eastern Europe continues to evolve, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.