A. M. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on friday, august 15, 2025, for a summit with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, focused on the war in Ukraine. This meeting marks Putin’s first visit to Western territory since the start of the conflict in february 2022.
The two leaders greeted each other with a handshake on a red carpet, followed by a second similar gesture before boarding the presidential limousine together. The meeting represents a high-level diplomatic moment amid global tensions and the stalemate on the battle lines in Ukraine.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will also participate in the talks. On the Russian side, Putin is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Foreign Affairs Advisor Yuri Ushakov.
The official agenda includes discussing the possibility of a ceasefire in Ukraine, with the hope of reducing the intensity of the conflict. Washington is seeking conditions that guarantee Ukraine’s territorial integrity, while Moscow could insist on obtaining territorial concessions in the occupied eastern regions.
The meeting in Alaska is being closely watched by the international community, as it could open the door to an agreement that would reduce violence and lay the groundwork for future peace negotiations. However, analysts warn that the two sides’ positions remain deeply divergent, which could limit the summit’s immediate results.
