US EditionTakeaways From the Trump-Putin Meeting: No Agreement, No Questions but Lots of Pomp
The leaders shared a ride in the presidential limousine "The Beast," a $1.5 million armored vehicle, during their diplomatic summit at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, officials said.
- On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska for a high-stakes summit.
- The meeting aimed to address Russia's war in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict since Russia's February 2022 invasion and growing international concerns.
- The summit began with warm handshakes, a photo on a platform marked 'Alaska 2025,' and a private limousine ride aboard the armored vehicle known as 'The Beast.'
- Trump said he would know within minutes if the summit was a success and pledged to push for a ceasefire, while Putin did not answer reporters' questions about civilian casualties.
- The closed-door talks included senior officials and signaled continued uncertainty over peace prospects, with Ukraine ready for productive talks but the war still ongoing due to no signals from Moscow.
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The U.S. and Russian presidents met Friday night at a summit in Alaska. They left without an announcement. Follow the evolution of the situation live.
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