Unveiled: Joint Ride in a Limousine by Putin and Trump
In an unexpected turn of events, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen traveling together in the same car during their meeting at the Anchorage summit in August 2025.
Upon their arrival at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, the two leaders shook hands on the red carpet and then entered the presidential state car for transport to the meeting location. Russia 24 reported that Trump invited Putin to join him in the car, and Putin declined to use his own Aurus limo, opting instead to ride with Trump.
The vehicle they rode in together was the United States presidential state car, famously known as "The Beast." Video footage and news reports confirm that Putin could be seen inside "The Beast" laughing and smiling as they drove off together for the summit.
This decision by Putin to forgo his own limousine was in response to Trump's proposal. Initially, it was planned for Putin to travel in an Aurus limousine, while Trump was set to travel in a Cadillac. However, the specifics of the joint trip have not been confirmed.
The possibility of Putin and Trump sharing a vehicle during the summit was revealed by RIA Novosti, a Russian news agency. Details of this potential joint trip in one limousine during the meeting were also shared by the source close to the negotiations with RIA Novosti.
In summary, Trump invited Putin to join him in the car instead of using Putin's Aurus limousine. They both rode together in the U.S. presidential vehicle, "The Beast." This occurred immediately after their arrival and handshake on the red carpet in Anchorage for the 2025 summit. The proposal for Putin and Trump to ride together in a car during the summit was made by Trump, but no details about the specific car Putin will use during the summit have been provided.
What was the significant event during the 2025 Anchorage summit? It was the moment when President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to ride together in the United States presidential state car, "The Beast," instead of Putin using his Aurus limousine. This decision was a response to Trump's proposal and followed their handshake on the red carpet. This news was shared by both Russia 24 and RIA Novosti, established news agencies.
