LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Trump hold HISTORIC talks in Alaska
LIVE UPDATES: Putin and Trump hold HISTORIC talks in Alaska
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The much-anticipated summit began on late Friday at Alaska’s Elmendorf-Richardson military base. US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Russia paved the way for the... 15.08.2025, Sputnik International
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The much-anticipated summit began on late Friday at Alaska’s Elmendorf-Richardson military base. US envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Russia paved the way for the meeting. The preparations were made in a very short timeframe.
"Such mutual political will is in short supply these days," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on the talks. "It seems unlikely, for example, that we will receive an adequate response from the Europeans."
Schedule
Putin and Trump will start with a one-on-one meeting with interpreters, followed by inter-delegation talks.
Both will make brief opening remarks.
After the discussions, Putin and Trump may hold a joint press conference.
Russian Delegation
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Foreign Policy Advisor Yuri Ushakov
Defense Minister Andrey Belousov
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov
Economic Representative Kirill Dmitriev
US Delegation
On Friday, the White House reportedly released the full list of delegates traveling to Alaska:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
CIA director John Ratcliffe
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Deputy White House Chief of Staff Dan Scavino
The Kremlin stressed the symbolism of holding the meeting near the Fort Richardson National Cemetery in Anchorage, Alaska, where nine Soviet pilots and four personnel who died ferrying US aircraft under the Lend-Lease program from 1942 to 1945 are buried.
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There are few details about what exactly was discussed in the meeting, but Russian officials have made it clear that they’re pleased with how it went. pic.twitter.com/Ymqs4m5e5o
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Trump is personally interested in resolving the Ukraine conflict — Putin
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LIVE: Putin and Trump hold joint presser
The Russian and US presidents will talk to the press on the results of the first hours of '3 on 3' talks at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.
Putin and Trump have been talking for an hour now in Alaska, according to a Sputnik correspondent.
20:32 GMT 15.08.2025
What are experts saying about the Putin-Trump Summit?
"When two great powers sit down at the negotiating table, direct conflicts affecting both parties' interests are resolved. The meeting between the presidents of Russia and the US is a positive development that paves the way for a possible restart and strengthening of their international relations, as well as easing of tensions," Alejandro Laurnagaray, an Argentine specialist in international relations, said.
César Vidal, a historian and analyst who specializes in international relations:
"These talks in Alaska could be an excellent opportunity to define the contours of the security architecture, much as was done at the major conferences at the end of World War II. Above all, they could greatly contribute to achieving peace."
Jadea Karan, journalist and analyst:
“The West suffered a strategic defeat in Ukraine after sabotaging the Minsk Accords. However, in the broader sense, the two leading world superpowers have other issues on their agendas. Trump is interested in economic cooperation. He threatened countries that cooperate with Russia, but ultimately, the West suffered a defeat in the war they started with the aim of achieving a strategic defeat for Russia. If Trump is truly seeking a solution, this summit is crucial."
Mehmet Perinçek, a Turkish historian and political scientist:
"The very fact that such a meeting is taking place is significant. Globalists and militarists around the world never wanted America and Russia to compromise, not even on the most insignificant issues concerning Ukraine. They tried to prevent it. They even resorted to various provocations. Regardless of its outcome, it is important that such a meeting took place. Notably, Europe was completely excluded from this process. This signals that Europe will gradually disappear as a pole in the near future. This is another significant development."
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