During the Alaska summit, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia received a tacit endorsement from President Donald Trump, who appears to have suspended sanctions and deadlines targeting Russian actions in Ukraine. Trump’s position, described as ‘I’m in this to stop the killing,’ suggests an emphasis on de-escalation rather than punitive measures. The summit ended with public displays of camaraderie between the two leaders, including a shared red carpet and a photograph in the presidential limousine, hinting at an evolving dynamic in U.S.-Russia relations.