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Anchorage, Alaska — United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met today at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The meeting was called to discuss the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. It is the first time the two leaders have met face-to-face since 2019.

The summit began in the afternoon local time. Both leaders arrived with large delegations and heavy security. The U.S. Secret Service and Russian security worked side by side. Every detail was matched — from the number of guards to the number of vehicles. The meeting took place on a U.S. military base to ensure maximum safety.

President Trump has said his goal is to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine. He has also hinted at a possible “land swap” deal between Russia and Ukraine. This idea has caused concern in Kyiv and among European allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited to the meeting. He has made it clear that Ukraine will not give up any territory without strong security guarantees.

The talks started with a one-on-one meeting between Trump and Putin. Only interpreters were present. After that, the two delegations joined for broader discussions. The U.S. team included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Each had a specific role — from shaping the negotiation strategy to managing the public image of the summit.

Putin arrived in Alaska praising Trump’s “sincere” efforts to end the war. However, Russia has shown no sign of making major concessions. In recent weeks, Moscow has even intensified its military actions in Ukraine. This has made many observers doubt that the meeting will lead to a breakthrough.

Security around the base was extremely tight. Anchorage faced a shortage of hotel rooms and rental cars due to the tourist season. Vehicles for the motorcades were flown in on cargo planes. A B-2 stealth bomber was seen arriving at the base a day before the summit.

Trump has said he will know within minutes if the meeting is going well. “If it’s a bad meeting, it’ll end very quickly,” he told reporters. “If it’s a good meeting, we’re going to end up getting peace in the pretty near future.”

The summit is being closely watched by European leaders. Many fear that any deal made without Ukraine’s direct involvement could harm Kyiv’s position. Some analysts believe Putin may use the talks to shift blame onto Ukraine if no agreement is reached.

A joint press conference is expected after the talks. It is unclear if any formal agreement will be announced today. Trump has suggested that a second meeting could take place soon, possibly including Zelenskyy and some European leaders.

For now, the world waits to see if this Alaska meeting will be remembered as a turning point in the war — or just another failed attempt at peace.

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