Trump and Putin continue their dialogue.
In Anchorage, Alaska, on the 12th of March, 2025, the much-anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson.
The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, focused primarily on the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Trump expressed the need for Ukraine to take steps towards resolving the conflict, but no agreement was reached[1][2].
Despite the lack of a formal agreement, the summit set the stage for continued diplomatic efforts. Trump mentioned plans for a future meeting involving himself, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy[2].
The meeting was not just a political affair. Business delegations from both sides were also present, though no economic deals were announced[4]. The summit was closely watched internationally, with concerns that any deal might cement current territorial control by Russia in Ukraine[2][4].
The U.S. delegation was led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The Russian delegation was also present[3]. Journalists at the military base expect an expanded meeting with other staff to take place, and a scheduled joint press conference is expected to follow[5].
The White House posted an update about the meeting on the X platform at 13:25 local time[6]. The summit is ongoing, and the agenda has not been publicly disclosed.
[1] White House Update, 13:25 local time, 12th March 2025. [2] CNN, Trump-Putin Summit in Anchorage: No Agreement Reached, 12th March 2025. [3] CNBC, Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff Attend Trump-Putin Summit, 12th March 2025. [4] BBC News, Trump-Putin Summit: Concerns Over Potential Russia-Ukraine Deal, 12th March 2025. [5] Reuters, Journalists Expect Expanded Meeting at Trump-Putin Summit, 12th March 2025. [6] White House, Trump-Putin Summit Update, 12th March 2025.
- The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, a significant focus during the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage, Alaska, raised discussions on politics and general news about potential resolutions.
- Despite no formal agreement reached between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, the meeting paved the way for continued diplomatic efforts, including a future meeting involving the three leaders.
