US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting today at a military base near Anchorage, Alaska, for their first in-person discussions since 2019. The summit focuses on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the potential for a ceasefire agreement.
The meeting marks a significant diplomatic engagement as Trump has pushed to end the conflict. The leaders will first hold a one-on-one discussion with only interpreters present, followed by talks with delegations of five officials from each side. A joint press conference is scheduled before Trump departs for Washington at 5:45 p.m. local time.
Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to Alaska, Trump confirmed that territorial negotiations between Ukraine and Russia would be discussed, but emphasized that Kyiv would make the final decision. He suggested that the US might offer security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire, in coordination with European partners, but not through NATO.
Putin has praised Trump’s “energetic and sincere efforts” to end the war and stated that the talks would also address potential economic cooperation between the two countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, excluded from the summit, will monitor developments from his secure compound in Kyiv. With Anchorage 11 hours behind Kyiv, he and his top advisers are expected to remain awake through the early morning to receive updates. Trump has indicated he will call Zelenskyy after the meeting, depending on its outcome.
A senior official from Zelenskyy’s office said the Ukrainian leader expects the call early Saturday, though its timing remains uncertain.
The outcome of the Anchorage meeting could signal the next phase in US-Russia relations and the broader conflict in Ukraine.
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