Hundreds rallied in Anchorage, Alaska clutching Ukrainian flags to protest President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin, demanding the clash cease. Further demonstrations are set for Friday.
Protests in Anchorage
Hundreds of residents gathered in Anchorage, bringing Ukrainian flags and banners that read: “Putin is a war criminal,” “Zelensky belongs here,” “Arrest Putin,” and “Alaska supports Ukraine.” Protesters formed a human chain, voicing strong opposition to the planned Trump‑Putin summit. A chalk message on a curb read, “Putin, return home and bring your orange marionette.” The Polish Press Agency reported that Polsat News conveyed that *“we should not even host a war criminal, nor should we grant them honors they do not deserve.”*
PAP reporter Pamela Bergmann added that “Zelensky should negotiate peace terms, not Trump with Putin,” and warned that Putin may “manipulate the American president, leveraging his knowledge and experience.” Local media announced a series of protests on Friday, while a parallel rally organized by Trump supporters also planned to take place.
Details of the Summit in Alaska
The Trump‑Putin summit will commence at 21:00 Central European Time, which is 11:00 Alaska time. According to U.S. administration statements, Donald Trump is scheduled to depart Washington and fly to Alaska at 12:45. The Russian side has indicated that the discussion will begin with a direct, face‑to‑face talk, followed by participation from a delegation that includes several ministers. Trump is expected to return to Washington on Saturday morning, August 16, Central European Time.
Ukraine Refuses Territorial Concessions
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Shevchenko reminded the audience on platform X that peace agreements can only be reached with Ukraine’s participation. Kyiv has consistently stated that it will not accept territorial concessions to Moscow. Shevchenko emphasized that *“no one desires peace more than Ukrainians and European citizens.”* He also described Russia’s approach as a war strategy, claiming Moscow is “building new walls on the road to a just and lasting peace.” Shevchenko stressed that only through unity, stronger than Russian imperialism, can a *“decent peace built on reliable security”* be achieved. Ukrainians fear that the Alaska summit may introduce territorial concessions toward Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky previously declared that any decision on Ukraine’s territorial integrity would require a constitutional amendment, a change unlikely to occur.
