US EditionTrump 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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The parties agreed on what would be better than a ceasefire and what the next steps should be.
War in Ukraine: Trump fails to secure ceasefire from Putin
No one knows what was negotiated in Alaska, and no agreement was detailed. Unable to compel his Russian counterpart, the US president instead put pressure on the Ukrainians and Europeans to resolve the conflict.
The experts agree. A ceasefire in Ukraine is still a long way off. And Putin appears to be the winner after the Alaska meeting with Trump. – He is welcomed on the red carpet, gets to ride in the president's car and is seen tanning with Trump through the window, says Jakob Hedenskog at the Swedish Institute for International Affairs.
There is no deal, even a breakthrough, after the Ukraine summit in Alaska. What has been discussed about a possible ceasefire, neither Putin nor Trump want to reveal. Back in Washington, however, the US president takes to the listener and informs the European allies.
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