President Trump to Meet with Putin in Alaska
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15 to discuss efforts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Initial Announcements and Venue Details
During a recent joint declaration of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Trump mentioned, "We’re going to have a meeting with Russia, and we’ll announce the location soon." He added that the venue would likely be popular and that security arrangements had delayed the announcement, emphasizing both leaders' eagerness to meet.
Confirmation of the Summit
Trump later posted on Truth Social confirming the summit details: "The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska." The exact location remains undisclosed.
Potential Participation of Ukrainian Leader
A White House official also suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy might participate in the talks alongside Trump and Putin.
Reactions and Perspectives
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