US President Donald Trump greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The leaders shook hands, walked the red carpet, and posed for photos before starting their high-stakes summit on the Ukraine war.
President Donald Trump told Fox News that his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska included negotiations over possible land swaps to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump said those points were âlargelyâ agreed on during the summit, which he described as a âvery warm meeting.â
âI think weâre pretty close to a deal,â Trump said, while adding that Ukraine has to agree to any deal.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton said President Donald Trump failed to secure any tangible gains from his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, while Moscow achieved its key objectives.
âTrump did not lose, but Putin clearly won,â Bolton told CNN on Saturday after the two leaders ended their talks without a deal on the Ukraine war.
Bolton said Putin successfully advanced his goal of re-establishing ties with Washington, avoided new sanctions and sidestepped any commitment to a ceasefire. âPutin has gone a long way to re-establish the relationship, which I believe was his key goal,â he said.
Moreover, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not a part of the discussions, Bolton added, and no date was set for a follow-up meeting.
âThis is far from over,â he said.
US President Donald Trump advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia to end the ongoing war. Speaking on Fox News after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said, "Gotta make a deal. Yeah. Look, Russia is a very big power, and they're not. They're great soldiers."
(With inputs from Reuters)
Speaking to Fox Newsâ Sean Hannity after his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said there was no immediate need to consider tariffs on Russian oil buyers. â"Well, because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about that,â he noted, adding that the issue might resurface in two or three weeks.
US President Donald Trump announced Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to hold a meeting aimed at negotiating a ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to Fox Newsâ Sean Hannity after his Alaska summit with Putin, Trump said the initiative now largely depends on Zelenskyy and urged European nations to play a role. He added that he would be willing to join the talks, saying, "They're going to set up a meeting now between President Zelenskyy and President Putin and myself, I guess."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump were âvery positive,â enabling both nations to continue exploring possible settlement options. Peskov noted that the dialogue provided confidence to move forward but did not specify which settlement was being referred to, Interfax reported Saturday.
Former US ambassador to Nato, Douglas Lute, told the BBC that Donald Trump gained nothing from his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while the Russian leader reaped significant diplomatic benefits. Lute said Putin emerged from the summit with the image of a powerful statesman, enjoying a red-carpet welcome, sharing Trumpâs car, and standing beside him under a banner promising âpursuing peaceâ, a message he argued contradicted Putinâs actions. He stressed that Trump achieved âzero,â from this meeting.
After Russian President Vladimir Putinâs departure from Alaska, Donald Trump headed straight back to the meeting venue. Within hours, he began taping an exclusive interview with Fox News anchor Sean Hannity, according to BBC. The interview is expected to air shortly.
Donald Trump has boarded Air Force One and is en route back to Washington DC after concluding his talks in Alaska.
Russian President Vladimir Putin boarded his plane in Alaska after five hours of talks with Donald Trump. The meeting ended without any agreement.
After concluding his Alaska summit with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a local cemetery to lay flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin did not reach an agreement on âprobably the most significantâ aspect of their Alaska meeting. Trump added there is a very good chance of resolving it, noting that while many points were agreed upon, a few -- including the Ukraine war issue -- remain unsettled.
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed US President Donald Trumpâs long-standing claim that he would not have invaded Ukraine had Trump still been in the White House.
Speaking at a news conference after their Alaska meeting, Putin criticized the current US leadership without naming President Joe Biden and said, "I can confirm that."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow had established good, direct contacts with US President Donald Trump after a difficult period in the relationship between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump said "there is no deal until there is a deal" as he addressed reporters after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump added that he would be calling NATO and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the discussions.
Putin says talks with Trump were "constructive," thanks him for the invitation, and calls it "logical" to meet in Alaska. He told Trump he is glad to see him "healthy and alive."
He added Alaska holds a special place as part of the shared history between Russia and the United States.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have arrived for their joint press conference, beginning remarks following high-stakes Alaska summit talks.
In a short clip shared on Telegram, Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov was asked by Tass about his mood following the Trump-Putin meeting.
âExcellent,â he replied with a smile. Belousov was seated in the front row alongside Finance Minister Anton Siluanov.
Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev described the meeting between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump as "remarkably well," commenting on the progress of their Alaska summit discussions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have been in discussions for nearly three hours, the Kremlin said, with a joint press conference set to follow shortly.
The talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska have ended, the Kremlin said.
Trump and Putin's high-stakes three-on-three talks over Moscow's war in Ukraine stretched into its third hour on Friday, as the two world leaders sought a way to bring the deadliest conflict in Europe in 80 years to a close.
US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and their delegation continue closed-door meeting, according to a top Trump aide as reported by the Associated Press.
Dan Scavino confirmed that Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff remain in talks with Putin and the Russian delegation. The meeting began around 3:30 pm ET.
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and their senior aides has been ongoing for more than 90 minutes. A White House official told CNN that the expanded working lunch with the full delegation has not yet started.
Wall Street saw a drop in stocks from record highs as the Trump-Putin summit got underway. Market data showed mixed signals about American consumer sentiment, while bonds and the dollar also declined.
In Anchorage, several hundred supporters of US President Donald Trump gathered near the site of the Putin-Trump summit. The crowd is slightly smaller than yesterdayâs pro-Ukraine rally but features US flags and Trump-themed signs.
No Russian flags or messages for or against President Vladimir Putin were seen at the event.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun their meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, after a warm handshake. The two leaders have been in discussions for about an hour and are expected to appear again later for a joint press conference.
The Kremlin released two video clips showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump smiling and talking as their Alaska summit got underway, as per Associated Press.
Russian media also shared images of Putin reacting to shouted questions from reporters. In one clip, he raised his eyebrows, and in another, he cupped his hands around his mouth as if speaking, though his words could not be heard.
While US President Donald Trump was holding private talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his top aides in Alaska, his political team sent out a fundraising email, the Associated Press reported.
The email highlighted the summit, saying, "Iâm meeting with Putin in Alaska!" It described the meeting as "very high stakes for the world" and added, "No one in the world knows how to make deals like me!"
Supporters were encouraged to donate, with the email suggesting a starting contribution of $10.
Negotiations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have officially started in Anchorage, Alaska. Each side is represented by three members, and the leaders are communicating through interpreters during the discussions.
Trump and Putin were seated in the middle of the chair arranged in a horseshoe, with a small table between them with drinking glasses and paper.
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not respond when journalists asked if he would agree to a ceasefire as he and US President Donald Trump arrived at the airport.
When asked whether he would "stop killing civilians," Putin appeared to gesture that he could not hear the question.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun their high-stakes discussions in Anchorage, Alaska, focusing on key issues including the war in Ukraine.
The two leaders made no statements and took no questions as they sat side by side.
A US B-2 stealth bomber, accompanied by fighter jets, flew over Anchorage, Alaska, during the Trump-Putin summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, to meet US President Donald Trump. This marks Putinâs first visit to the United States since 2015 and his first face-to-face meeting with Trump in six years.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was spotted wearing a âCCCPâ shirt upon his arrival in Anchorage, Alaska, Fox News reported. Lavrov is part of the Russian delegation attending meetings with US President Donald Trump and other American officials. The acronym âCCCPâ refers to the former Soviet Union, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump were seen travelling together in the same vehicle in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of their high-stakes talks on Ukraine.
The two leaders drove away in the US presidentâs official car, nicknamed "the Beast," as they headed toward their meeting venue.
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted each other in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of their scheduled discussions on Russiaâs war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, and is disembarking from his plane ahead of the highly anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Shortly after, Trump appeared at the doors of Air Force One, walking down the aircraft steps onto the red carpet prepared for both leaders. The two presidents are now on site for their scheduled discussions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has touched down in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of his scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump, Russian state media reported.
Supporters of Ukraine have gathered in Anchorage, Alaska, staging protests on the sidelines of the anticipated meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders are set to discuss efforts to end Russiaâs war in Ukraine, according to the BBC.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was notably not invited to take part in the summit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is killing people even as talks are set to take place. "On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes," Zelenskyy said on Friday, adding there is "no sign" Russia is preparing to end its war on Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump will be joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the White House.
At a lunch following the meeting, Rubio, Witkoff, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles will also be present.
The Russian delegation, led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, RDIF head Kirill Dmitriev, and Defence Minister Andrei Belousov, will take part in the summit.
Air Force One carrying US President Donald Trump lands in Alaska ahead of high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said he hoped New Delhi would contribute to efforts aimed at ending the war with Russia, as he wished India on its Independence Day.
President Vladimir Putin plans to lay flowers at the memorial for Soviet pilots in Alaska after his summit with Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
A red carpet has been laid out for Russian President Putin and US President Donald Trump's arrival in Alaska.
The backdrop reads: 'Pursuing Peace'
The Russian government plane has landed in Alaska ahead of the Trump-Putin talks, according to the flight Radar data
Trump emphasised that Europe is not dictating US actions, though it will be involved in the process alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He also claimed the US is making money, not spending it, on the conflict, receiving âbig, beautiful chequesâ from NATO for supplying weapons, but stressed that his priority is ending the killing.
With less than two hours to go before his expected arrival in Anchorage, former US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One, saying he wants to see a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire ârapidlyâ and that he would ânot be happyâ if it doesnât happen today.
Meanwhile, a fire has been reported in Sumy, north-east Ukraine following a Russian attack that targeted a market in the central part of the city. The local authorities are presently confirming the number of casualties due to the attack.
Ahead of the meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump said that nothing is set in stone and Europe will not dictate the steps he will take. Trump has also made it clear that he wants to negotiate a ceasefire at today's meeting and will be very 'unhappy' if there is no ceasefire today.
US President Donald Trump is all set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska a few hours from now. Ahead of the meeting, Trump said that Europe will not dictate the steps he will take. Trump has also made it clear that he wants to negotiate a ceasefire at today's meeting with Putin.
Ahead of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump said that he wants to negotiate a ceasefire at today's meeting
Ukraininan President Volodymyr Zelensky said that there is no sign that Russia is preparing for peace, as Putin and Trump head to Alaska to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.
"On the day of the negotiations, they also kill people. That says a lot," the Ukrainian president said in a post on Telegram.
"The war continues," he added. "It continues precisely because there is no order, nor any indication that Moscow is preparing to end this war."
US President Donald Trump told Fox News that if his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin does not go well, âI would walk.â
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russiaâs attempt to showcase its power ahead of the summit by launching a new assault in eastern Ukraine has failed.
President Vladimir Putin laid flowers at a memorial in the Far Eastern Russian city of Magadan commemorating US-Soviet cooperation during World War Two, state media reported on Friday, hours before his summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continued its attacks on Ukraine on Friday, ahead of the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump said he spoke with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and planned to meet with him "in the future," writing in a social media post just hours ahead of his planned meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Russian special envoy Kirill Dmitriev said ahead of the meeting on Ukraine between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump that the mood is "combative", Russia's RIA news agency reported on Friday.
The Kremlin said President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trumpâs one-on-one meeting in Alaska will include the participation of aides, adding that Russia expects the talks to yield results, as reported by the Russian news agency RIA. The Kremlin added that results are necessary for a subsequent three-way meeting, according to Interfax.
The Kremlin said the talks between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday could last at least six to seven hours, as reported by the Russian news agency RIA.
Before leaving for Alaska, US President Donald Trump said, "He (Putin) is interested in the Trump economy." The President added, "If we make progress, I will discuss it," referring to potential business engagement with Russia. However, he made it clear, "They are not doing business until they get the war stopped."
The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putinâs plane is expected to arrive in Alaska at 11:00 am local time, where US President Donald Trump will greet him upon landing.