
President Donald Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss possible peace negotiations to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The high-profile summit focused on moving directly toward a comprehensive peace agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Following the talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected Putin’s proposal, which included Ukraine ceding control of Donetsk and Luhansk. Trump later held discussions with Zelenskyy and several European leaders, emphasizing a multi-lateral approach to resolving the conflict.
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump described the meeting as “a great and very successful day in Alaska,” adding that direct peace talks could potentially save millions of lives. He also confirmed Zelenskyy will visit the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., to continue negotiations, with a possible follow-up meeting with Putin.
Putin echoed Trump’s remarks during a press conference in Alaska, claiming that the war would not have started if Trump had been president between 2021 and 2024. The ongoing diplomatic discussions highlight the international urgency to bring an end to the devastating war in Ukraine.