U.S. Vice President JD Vance praised Friday’s high-profile meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, describing it as a significant step forward for American diplomacy.

“This is a major breakthrough for American diplomacy,” Vance said. “I don't think you can actually sit down and have this negotiation absent the leadership of Donald J. Trump.”

The Alaska talks mark one of the most anticipated diplomatic engagements of Trump’s presidency, aimed at easing tensions and addressing global security challenges. Analysts say the meeting could set the tone for a new chapter in U.S.-Russia relations, though its long-term impact remains to be seen.