The eagerly awaited summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin launched in Alaska, with the Russian leader welcoming the former U.S. president on the red carpet. A journalist then posed a grim question—when will Putin stop killing civilians? How did he react?
The Putin‑Trump Summit Commences in Alaska
On Friday, August 15, after 21:00 Polish time, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin began at Anchorage, Alaska. The talks covered topics including the end of the war in Ukraine and the United States’ relationship with Russia. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov earlier announced that the talks would last between six and seven hours.
A Journalist Questioned Putin
Following Trump’s arrival, he greeted Putin on the airport carpet, where a red carpet was laid out for the Russian dictator. Putin was welcomed with honors. Before boarding the state limousine with President Trump, the politicians posed for photos. Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that Trump invited Putin into his vehicle, to which the Russian leader agreed. Before this, one of the reporters shouted at Putin, “When will you stop killing civilians?” According to CNN, Putin muted the question with a gesture—touching his ear to signal he did not hear it—and then smiled at Trump.
Elmendorf‑Richardson: The Largest Military Facility on Alaska
The Elmendorf‑Richardson military base is the most secure facility in the region, meeting stringent safety requirements. It is located roughly 4,300 kilometers from Moscow and 3,300 kilometers from Washington, making it a symbolic bridge between Russia and the U.S. The base has hosted at least four U.S. presidents in the past. It was established in 2010 by merging two earlier bases: Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.
