Optimism is growing after the Alaska summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with commentators suggesting a breakthrough on Ukraine may be closer than expected.

Sky News host Rowan Dean praised the meeting as “terrific,” telling viewers he believes it could soon lead to a peace agreement.

“I think we’re going to see a deal being done, I think we’re going to see quite possibly in the next week or so,” Dean said, reflecting a wave of speculation that the talks may have unlocked new diplomatic momentum.

While no formal details have been released from the summit, Trump has already described the meeting as “very productive” and hinted at significant progress. Both leaders previously announced they had reached an “understanding” on ending the war in Ukraine, though without specifics.

Analysts caution that despite the optimism, major hurdles remain, including Ukraine’s sovereignty and NATO’s role in future security arrangements. Still, the upbeat reactions signal growing confidence that the Alaska summit could mark a turning point in efforts to end the war.