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 two leaders talk about great progress (without revealing which ones) and say they are still confident. Putin reiterates that the deep roots of the conflict must be removed
Before the summit on the war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin took a strong handshake and walked on red carpets. Above them, five military planes flew over the site to commemorate the moment. These were the B-2 and F-22 aircraft, which were originally designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War and this Friday opened an event that seeks to end the war confrontation between Kiev and Moscow. At a…
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.
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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