President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting, lasting approximately 2.5 hours, began with a handshake on the tarmac at 3:10 p.m. EDT, followed by closed-door discussions. Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Putin was joined by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and national security adviser Yuri Ushakov. The leaders held a joint press conference at 6:54 p.m. EDT, lasting less than 15 minutes, where they provided opening remarks but took no questions. Trump stated that ”many points were agreed to” and ”great progress” was made, though he emphasized ”there’s no deal until there’s a deal,” indicating no final agreement on a ceasefire or peace terms. Putin suggested a future meeting in Moscow and reiterated Russia’s national interests. The session, initially planned to include a working breakfast and expanded talks lasting six to seven hours, was shortened, with the additional segments canceled. Trump announced plans to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders to discuss next steps, hinting at a potential second meeting. The summit featured a military flyover and a red carpet welcome, marking Putin’s first U.S. visit in 10 years. No specific details on territorial swaps or security guarantees were disclosed, and the lack of a concrete outcome left the path forward unclear. Zelenskyy, not present, is scheduled to meet Trump in Washington, D.C., on August 18, 2025, following a prior phone call.
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