Live Updates from Anchorage: President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin Kick Off High-Stakes Summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Historic Summit Unfolds in Alaska: Trump and Putin Meet to Pursue Peace Amid Global Tensions

Anchorage, Alaska – August 15, 2025, – In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting, marked by the symbolic rolling out of a red carpet on the tarmac, represents Putin’s first visit to the United States since September 2015, when he met then-President Barack Obama at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. As the clock ticks toward a scheduled 11:00 AM local time start (8:00 PM BST), the global community watches with bated breath

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A Red Carpet Welcome and a Packed Agenda

As Putin’s plane touched down on the tarmac, a red carpet was rolled out, a gesture of diplomatic courtesy that underscored the significance of the moment. The arrival follows President Trump’s earlier landing, with Air Force One greeted by Alaskan senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, as well as Governor Mike Dunleavy. Trump, who remains aboard the presidential aircraft exchanging greetings, is set to lead a three-on-three meeting with Putin, joined by White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The discussions will later expand into a working lunch featuring additional key figures, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

The backdrop for the anticipated joint press conference boldly declares “PURSUING PEACE,” reflecting the administration’s stated goal of negotiating a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, a notable absence from the initial talks is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom Trump has indicated may be included in a follow-up summit alongside European leaders. This strategic exclusion has sparked speculation about the U.S.’s evolving stance, particularly in light of Trump’s administration voting against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2025—a departure from decades of American policy.

Geopolitical Context and Historical Parallels

The summit comes at a critical juncture, with the Russia-Ukraine war entering its fourth year and global markets watching closely for signs of de-escalation. The BBC reports that the meeting, set to begin around 11:00 local time (20:00 BST), will focus on ending the conflict, with Trump and Putin meeting