Russian Aircraft Touchs Down in Alaska for Discussions Between Putin and Trump
In a significant development, a Russian delegation is set to engage in talks with their American counterparts following the landing of an Ilyushin Il-96-300 plane from Vnukovo, Russia in Anchorage, Alaska on August 15. The landing, confirmed by data from the Flightradar24 portal, marks the fourth special flight from Russia to arrive in Alaska in recent days.
The Ilyushin Il-96-300, a type of Russian long-range airliner, touched down at Anchorage Airport in the early hours of August 15, around 3:05 AM Moscow time. This latest development comes as part of the ongoing diplomatic discussions between Russia and the United States.
The exact nature and agenda of the Russian-American talks have not been disclosed, but it is widely speculated that they will focus on a range of global security issues, including the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict.
During a previous meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Anchorage, Alaska in 2025, the Russo-Ukrainian War was the main topic of discussion. Key points included the possibility of securing a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump's suggestion that the onus for ending the war might be on Ukraine to cede territory, and discussions on the stability in the Donbas region and potential steps to reduce tensions between the countries.
Symbolically, Alaska was chosen for the summit partly because of its historical ties to Russia and because Putin could not safely visit many other countries due to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant. The summit itself was viewed as a diplomatic win by Russia, enabling negotiations without Ukrainian participation.
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