Trump to Hold Upcoming Meeting with Putin
The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to take place this Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska [1][2]. This bilateral meeting, requested by Putin, may be followed by a trilateral meeting including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but this has not yet been confirmed [1][2].
The meeting has sparked international interest as it comes amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the meeting as a moment to "test" how serious Putin is about seeking peace [1]. Trump has indicated that both Putin and Zelenskyy want to see an end to the conflict [1][2].
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff held discussions with Putin in Moscow regarding the Ukraine conflict, and Trump announced on the Truth Social platform that these talks were "very productive" and "great progress" was made [1]. However, details about the progress remain undisclosed [1].
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there is a better understanding of under what conditions Russia would be ready to end the war [1]. Corresponding plans were also reported by the "New York Times" and other US media [1].
Trump has informed both the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Selenskyj and several European heads of government, including Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), about the results of Witkoff's negotiations with Putin [1]. Putin had previously received Witkoff for about three hours in the Kremlin [1].
All European allies agree that the war must come to an end, and they are keen to reconcile the understanding reached between Trump and Putin with what the Ukrainians and their European allies are willing to accept [1]. CNN also reported, citing a source from a European government, that a three-way meeting with Selenskyj is supposedly planned shortly after Trump's meeting with Putin [1].
As the details of the meeting unfold, the international community will closely watch how this diplomatic event might influence the broader peace process in Ukraine.
[1] CNN, "Trump and Putin to Meet on Friday to Discuss Ukraine Conflict", August 12, 2025. [2] The New York Times, "Trump and Putin to Hold Meeting on Ukraine Conflict", August 13, 2025.
The meeting between Trump and Putin, set against the backdrop of the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, has become a focus of general-news and political discussions, as both leaders expressed their desire to end the conflict. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to the meeting as an opportunity to test Putin's commitment to peace, while Trump announced that the talks with Putin regarding Ukraine had been productive.
