Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin might be chasing different outcomes from the much anticipated Alaska summit on Friday. While the US president believes he can make a ceasefire deal with Putin, Russia's leader might have other ideas.

The one-on-one format sought by the Kremlin maximizes the advantage of Putin’s experience and sets the stage for a well-worn playbook of half measures to drag out negotiations.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Alaska on Friday, with the U.S. president's hopes of sealing a ceasefire agreement on Ukraine uncertain but with a last gasp offer from Putin of a possible nuclear deal that could help both men save face.