Ukrainian soldiers near Kharkiv say the summit delivered no ceasefire and that Moscow responds only to strength—according to an AP report (

Ukrainians react to Trump-Putin meeting

 Frontline mood: stable but hard

Troops describe a battlefield that is “stable, yet difficult,” with drones and artillery shaping daily reality. Diplomacy feels distant while outcomes are determined by force.

 “Only strength works”

Repeated talks without tangible results risk signaling weakness, the soldiers argue. Material aid, air defense, and sustained pressure are seen as the only levers that move the Kremlin.

 What it signals

With no deal on the table, expectations are shifting from quick fixes to a longer campaign. For units under fire, practical support matters more than photo-ops.