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Trump lands in Alaska for summit with Putin, says he wants ceasefire 'today'

  • President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on August 15, 2025, for peace talks.
  • The summit, originally planned as a one-on-one meeting, expanded to include key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss Ukraine's war status.
  • Trump emphasized his desire for a rapid ceasefire and territorial swaps subject to Ukraine's decision, calling the meeting a 'feel-out' and high-stakes affair.
  • Trump stated, 'I want to see a ceasefire rapidly' and added he would 'walk away' if talks failed, while Zelenskyy highlighted the need for trilateral discussions including Ukraine.
  • The summit could influence the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations, but outcomes remain uncertain as no agreement was confirmed and Ukraine was not invited.
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Donald Trump took advantage of his experience as a "showman" and received Vladimir Putin with an effective deployment of F-35, F-22 and the overflight of the advanced strategic bomber B-2.

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On the arrival of the Russian leader in Alaska, Washington exhibited its air power, including a B-2 stealth bomber flying over the tarmac of the Elmendorf-Richardson military base, highlighting the US military force before the discussions on Ukraine.

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In order to receive Vladimir Putin, his republican successor carried out the red carpet surrounded by soldiers in great uniform, flying over by a stealth bomber B-2 surrounded by fighter planes.

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