Trump holds a meeting with Putin in Anchorage, Alaska
The much-anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. This historic summit marked the first face-to-face interaction between the two leaders since June 2019 and the first meeting between them as sitting presidents since Trump's re-election in 2024.
Location and Venue
The summit was held at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, making it the first time Putin was invited to a Western country since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Agenda
The main topic of discussion was the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Key global security issues and the conflict in Ukraine were expected to be on the agenda.
Schedule
The meeting started at 11:00 AM local time, as reported by the White House. The summit included a private conversation between the two leaders during a car ride, known as "The Beast," before the formal meeting.
Outcome
The summit ended without an official agreement being announced. However, President Trump later suggested that Ukraine should cede territory to end the war.
Karoline Leavitt, Trump's spokesperson, announced the details of the meeting. Anchorage, the largest city in the northernmost state of the United States, was chosen as the venue for the meeting, which is scheduled for Friday morning (local time). The meeting schedule is still being worked out, and a one-on-one meeting between Trump and Putin has been confirmed. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss Russia's military aggression against Ukraine. President Trump will depart for the meeting soon.
[1] The White House Press Release, August 14, 2025. [2] CNN, "Trump and Putin to Hold Historic Summit in Anchorage, Alaska," August 14, 2025. [3] Anchorage Daily News, "Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson to Host Trump-Putin Summit," August 14, 2025. [4] BBC News, "Trump-Putin Summit: What We Know So Far," August 15, 2025.
The historic summit between President Trump and President Putin, scheduled for Friday morning, is primarily focused on discussing Russia's military aggression against Ukraine, a key general news topic. The venue of this meeting, Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, holds significance as it is the first time Putin has been invited to a Western country since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, making it a critical politics and war-and-conflicts issue.
