Immediately after the Trump‑Putin summit in Alaska, a U.S. aircraft was seen over the Black Sea, tasked with monitoring Russian activity in Crimea.
U.S. Aircraft Over the Black Sea
According to Itamilradar, on Saturday (August 16), an American Bombardier 650 Artemis flew a surveillance mission over the Black Sea. The aircraft departed from Romania, headed to the northern coast of Turkey, and then returned. Equipped with advanced ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) sensors, the United States uses the Bombardier 650 Artemis to monitor regional activity, particularly Russian movements in Crimea and surrounding waters.
Zelenski‑Trump Meeting
From Friday to Saturday (Polish time) the U.S. and Russian presidents met in Alaska. During the summit, Vladimir Putin demanded land, lifting sanctions, and an elevated status for the Russian language. Zelensky is now set to speak with Donald Trump. In Washington, he is accompanied by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Media reports also note that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will be present.
Will a Triple Summit Take Place?
Reports suggest that a trilateral summit between Trump, Zelensky, and Putin could occur as early as next Friday (August 22). The Ukrainian president is expected to approve the proposal for such a meeting. Negotiation details will be discussed in Washington on Monday. The Kremlin’s reaction remains unknown.
