Ongoing dialogue between Trump and Putin continues
The Trump-Putin Summit in Anchorage, Alaska, continued on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson. The meeting, which focused on the Russo-Ukrainian War, marked the first encounter between the two leaders since Trump's 2024 reelection and the first Russian presidential visit to a Western country since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
The summit was a direct bilateral meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the exact attendees of the summit, beyond the two leaders, are not publicly known, it is common for senior advisors, interpreters, and security personnel to be present at such meetings.
The summit began as face-to-face talks on August 15, with President Trump arriving in Anchorage after a transcontinental flight. The discussions were intense and centred on diplomatic negotiations to attempt to resolve or manage the conflict in Ukraine. No formal agreement was announced at the end, but President Trump suggested progress towards a potential peace negotiation.
The expanded meeting, involving journalists present at the military base, is expected to take place before the scheduled joint press conference. The exact location within the military base for this meeting has not been specified. Contrary to the summit, which was held behind closed doors, the expanded meeting will not be.
The expanded meeting will also include the participation of US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The outcome of this meeting remains uncertain, but President Trump has indicated a shift from requiring a ceasefire first to moving directly toward peace talks, announcing plans for a subsequent bilateral meeting between Putin and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy, and a possible tripartite meeting. However, the Kremlin has downplayed this, suggesting only lower-level talks might occur.
The summit continues to unfold, with the White House posting an update about the meeting on its X platform at 1:25 PM local time in Anchorage. The specifics of the expanded meeting and its outcomes will likely become clearer as the day progresses.
- The Russo-Ukrainian War, a central point in the ongoing war-and-conflicts discourse, was a major focus during the Trump-Putin Summit, serving as a catalyst for political negotiations.
- The expanded meeting, following the summit, will include discussions not only between President Trump and Russian President Putin, but also with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, signaling a shift in politics towards peace talks.
