Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted former U.S. President Donald Trump at Anchorage airport, setting the stage for a high‑stakes summit in Alaska on Ukraine.
Meeting of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
On August 15 at approximately 21:00, President Putin landed in Anchorage, Alaska, to meet the former U.S. President.
Alaska: Where Trump Will Speak with Putin
Trump had arrived earlier, around 20:00 local time; both leaders greeted each other at 22:11.
Change in the Format of Trump‑Putin Meeting
The director of the Russian Direct Investment Fund posted a photo of the meeting room where Trump will speak with Putin.
Extension of the Meeting Duration
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said talks will last 6‑7 hours and, while initially announced as a one‑on‑one, each leader will now be accompanied by two advisors.
Conference After the Alaska Meeting
A press conference is planned after the summit. It remains unclear whether only Trump will speak or if Putin will also appear.
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