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“There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” President Donald Trump said early in his post-summit remarks in Anchorage, signaling that after several hours of talks with Vladimir Putin, no concrete agreement or ceasefire was reached. Trump described the discussions as making “some great progress,” but offered few details, leaving outcomes largely to speculation. “We didn’t get there,” he later added, exiting the room without taking questions from hundreds of reporters. While Trump traveled a long way, the summit produced only vagaries, with no unilateral concessions or tangible results. There are also no indications of a future summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite Putin’s...

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have finished addressing the media in Anchorage. They shook hands, posed for pictures, and then walked off stage, ignoring shouted questions from reporters.

Just before concluding, Trump said the talks would help stop “thousands of people a week from being killed.”

“President Putin wants to see that as much as I do,” he added.

Trump thanked Putin, addressing him by his first name: “We'll speak to you very soon and probably see you again very soon.”

Putin responded in English: “Next time in Moscow.”

President Donald Trump said he and Vladimir Putin had a productive meeting, making “some headway” on discussions. Trump added he will call NATO allies and Ukraine’s President Zelensky, emphasizing that any deal ultimately depends on their agreement.

“There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” he said, noting that “great progress” was made.
“I've always had a fantastic relationship with President Putin. Vladimir,” Trump added, calling the meeting “extremely productive” while acknowledging some issues remain to be decided.

He said there is a “very good chance” of further progress moving forward.

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked President Donald Trump for inviting him to the US, noting that the Ukraine conflict was the central issue of their discussion. He said that for a lasting, long-term settlement, it is necessary to eliminate the primary causes of the conflict, without specifying what those are. Putin expressed hope that Ukrainians and Europeans will not obstruct the peace process. “I would like to thank Trump for the well-wishing tone,” Putin said, adding that “both sides should be results oriented.”“Trump clearly cares about the prosperity of his nation but understands Russia has its own interests,” he added....

The joint press conference kicked off abruptly, reflecting the summit’s short-notice scheduling.

President Vladimir Putin is making extensive opening remarks while President Donald Trump stands silently, a contrast to the usual Oval Office routine.

Putin noted that there have been no summits between the US and Russia for several years, and bilateral relations had “fallen to the lowest point since the Cold War.”

He called it “long overdue” to move from confrontation to dialogue, highlighting that he and Trump have had a number of “frank” phone calls, and praised Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff for maintaining ongoing dialogue.

President Vladimir Putin said that the US and Russia, though separated by oceans, are close neighbours, joking that they are “only 4 km apart.”

Recalling their handshake earlier on the tarmac, he told Trump, “Hello, neighbour.”

Putin also referenced the history of Alaska, which was part of Russia before being sold to the US in the mid-1800s, and highlighted the presence of Russian Orthodox churches in the state: “I'm sure this heritage will help us rebuild and foster mutually beneficial and equal ties.”

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have walked onto the stage together after around three hours of private talks.

The joint news conference is taking place about half an hour earlier than expected.

Both leaders are speaking at podiums bearing the US presidential seal, with a backdrop reading “Pursuing Peace.” Russian and American flags are positioned side by side. Trump gestures to Putin, allowing him to speak first, while the US president wears a broad smile on his face.

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Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have walked on stage as their joint news conference begins. Also entering the room were Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, as well as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff, who were present at the summit. Reporters in the Elmendorf-Richardson base noted it was initially hard to read expressions as the press pack settled, with expectations of a long wait. The stage features the logo “Pursuing Peace,” but the presidents have not yet appeared in front of the media. Journalists are speculating: the shorter the meeting, the...

The Kremlin confirmed that the Trump–Putin talks in Alaska have just concluded.

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev told Interfax that the meeting went “incredibly well.” In images shared on Telegram, Dmitriev can be seen grinning broadly and taking his seat in the press conference room.

When pressed for further details, he told a correspondent for Rossiya 24, “In just a second we'll hear all about it.”

Russian Defence Minister Andrew Belousov will participate in the Alaska summit “in an expanded format,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed.

At present, the delegations are negotiating in a three-on-three format.

• Putin is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov.
• Trump is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.

Discussions between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have now stretched into a second hour at the Alaska summit.

The US leader is pressing to secure an end to the war in Ukraine, with both sides expected to address territorial, diplomatic, and economic issues in the ongoing high-stakes talks.

The Trump–Putin summit in Alaska started with a very stage-managed opening: each leader descended from their respective airplanes, shared a warm handshake on the tarmac, exchanged pats on the arm, and observed a military overfly.

Putin then joined Trump in the back of ‘The Beast,’ the US president’s armored limousine, where the two held their first substantial in-person conversation in six years, away from aides, officials, and the assembled media.

Reportedly, the meeting is underway, and we will share the updates as they uncover. 

European stocks were subdued on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of the Trump–Putin summit in Alaska. Shares in Danish jeweler Pandora A/S fell sharply after the company posted disappointing earnings.

In the U.S., July retail sales rose but came in below expectations, adding to market caution. Traders are watching closely for any signs from the summit that could advance efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

A joint press conference featuring Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is planned following their Alaska summit.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Interfax that the discussions could last six to seven hours, highlighting the comprehensive and high-stakes nature of the talks.

Observers are watching closely to see whether the leaders will announce concrete steps on Ukraine, U.S.-Russia relations, or economic cooperation after what is expected to be an extended negotiation session.

For President Vladimir Putin, the summit with Donald Trump represents a long-sought opportunity to negotiate a deal that could:

• Cement Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine
• Block Kyiv’s NATO membership aspirations
• Potentially pull Ukraine back into Moscow’s sphere of influence

The talks provide Putin with a rare chance to engage directly with a U.S. leader who may be open to reshaping elements of the current geopolitical landscape in Europe.

Reporters observed Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin seated in a room with their top aides, marking the formal start of summit discussions. The leaders did not take questions from the press, according to Bloomberg.

Accompanying Trump were US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, while Putin was joined by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov.

The presence of these senior officials underscores the strategic and diplomatic weight of the discussions, which are expected to cover Ukraine, bilateral irritants, and potential economic cooperation.

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have met on the red carpet, shaken hands, and exchanged pleasantries, with a notably friendly and welcoming conversation. At one point, Trump reached over and patted the top of Putin’s hand during another handshake, signaling a personal, cordial interaction. The two leaders then shared a limousine ride to their meeting room—a brief opportunity to be alone before their three-on-three discussions with top aides. The reception appears warm and welcoming, in stark contrast to previous U.S. administrations. Russian officials are likely pleased to see a leader who had been criticized by President Joe Biden now offering smiles...

President Donald Trump has just appeared at the doors of Air Force One after landing in Alaska. He is walking down the aircraft’s steps toward the red carpet laid out for him and Vladimir Putin, who has also just touched down in Anchorage.

The two leaders are about to meet ahead of crucial talks on the war in Ukraine. Trump is expected to welcome Putin personally at the tarmac before the summit gets underway.

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A Russian plane carrying President Vladimir Putin has touched down in Alaska. While President Donald Trump has yet to disembark from Air Force One, the two leaders are expected to meet on the steps of Putin’s aircraft shortly.

Preparations are underway at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base for a joint press conference, with the stage set with two podiums, Russian and American flags, and the phrase “Pursuing Peace.”

The slogan hints at the leaders’ optimism for a successful summit, signaling intentions to improve U.S.-Russia relations, even as the actual discussions have not yet begun.

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The room where President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were scheduled for their one-on-one is seeing a growing crowd of senior U.S. officials. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump will be joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for the initial discussions. For the bilateral lunch that follows, additional aides will be present, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The expanded presence signals a comprehensive U.S. approach to the talks, combining diplomatic, economic, and defense perspectives....

Air Force One has landed in Anchorage carrying President Donald Trump, who is accompanied by some of his closest allies, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Their presence underscores the administration’s aim to broker peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at Elmendorf-Richardson base around 11:30 local time (19:30 GMT / 20:30 BST), marking their first face-to-face interaction since Trump returned to the White House for his second term. The world watches closely as the leaders prepare for what Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov anticipates...

As world leaders and the press await the arrival of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska, a view of the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson shows preparations are complete.

A red carpet has been laid out between military aircraft, signaling the formal welcome for the U.S. and Russian presidents ahead of their high-stakes summit. The setup highlights the ceremonial aspect of the meeting, even as discussions are expected to tackle critical issues like Ukraine, bilateral irritants, and economic cooperation.

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Anchorage, Alaska, is enjoying partly cloudy skies, with a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 8°C (47°F), as the world watches for the arrival of President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump is scheduled to land at 10:30 local time (14:30 EDT / 19:30 BST), followed by Putin at 11:00 local (15:00 EDT / 20:00 BST). According to the Kremlin, Trump will meet Putin on the stairs of the Russian president’s plane before the two leaders proceed to a private, one-on-one session with some aides present. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has indicated that the meeting could last six to...

President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that he could not define exactly what would make his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin a success—but emphasized one clear priority: a ceasefire in Ukraine. Asked what would constitute a successful meeting, Trump said, “I can’t tell you that. I don’t know. There’s nothing set in stone. I want certain things. I want a ceasefire.” He added: “I want to see a ceasefire rapidly… I’m not going to be happy if it’s not today. Europe and President Zelenskyy will also be involved. I want the killing to stop.” The remarks underline Trump’s...

President Donald Trump told reporters that he would not hesitate to leave his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin if discussions do not go well. “I think it’s going to work out very well, and if it doesn’t, I’m going to head back home real fast,” Trump said. When asked by Fox News anchor Bret Baier whether he would actually walk away, Trump replied, “I would walk, yeah.” These remarks echo comments he made earlier to Fox Radio, stating: “If it’s a bad meeting, I’m not calling anybody—I’m going home. … But if it’s a good meeting, I’m going to call President...

With less than two hours to go before landing in Anchorage, President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One. Trump emphasized his desire to see a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine “rapidly.” “I don’t know if it’s going to be today, but I’m not going to be happy if it’s not today,” he said. He stressed that Europe is not dictating U.S. actions, though European countries and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will be “involved in the process, obviously.” Trump also addressed U.S. financial involvement in the conflict, claiming that the U.S. is making money from supplying weapons to Ukraine through NATO...

Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, a former general and the key liaison with Ukrainian officials under the Trump administration, is reportedly seen by the Russian side as too sympathetic to Ukraine. Sources suggest this perception could make his presence at the Alaska summit “counterproductive,” leaving it uncertain whether Kellogg will take part in the discussions directly or serve in a behind-the-scenes advisory role. His absence or limited role could influence the dynamics of today’s high-stakes meeting, particularly regarding proposed territorial negotiations and peace initiatives in Ukraine.

 If you've missed it, the following is the recap of what has happened till now... Trump’s pre-summit message: Posted “HIGH STAKES!!!” on social media before boarding Air Force One. Onboard remarks: Told reporters territorial swaps will be discussed, but any decision is for Ukraine to make—"I'm not here to negotiate for them." Zelensky’s reaction: Not attending the summit; posted on X calling the meeting “indeed, high stakes” and saying “we are counting on America” to open a “path toward a just peace.” Putin’s arrival plan: The Kremlin says Trump will greet Putin at the steps of his aircraft, due to land in Anchorage at...

In the days leading up to the Alaska summit, President Donald Trump suggested that “some swapping of territories” between Russia and Ukraine could form part of a negotiated end to the war. “You’re looking at territory that’s been fought over for three and a half years… a lot of Russians have died, and a lot of Ukrainians have died,” Trump said at the White House last Friday. “We’re looking to get some back and some swapping. It’s complicated… but it’ll be to the betterment of both.” The Russian Foreign Ministry, however, signaled earlier this week that President Vladimir Putin’s maximalist war aims...

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says today’s Trump–Putin discussions in Alaska could last six to seven hours.

For comparison, their 2018 Helsinki summit wrapped in roughly two hours, including a working lunch. The projected length of today’s meeting signals a far more expansive agenda, with Ukraine, bilateral “irritants,” and potential economic projects all on the table.

The Pentagon confirms that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine are heading to Alaska for today’s Trump–Putin summit.

Also expected to be present is Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, head of U.S. European Command, who will “provide military advice… as President Trump tries to bring this war to a peaceful close,” according to a senior NATO official.

Their presence underscores the security and strategic weight of the meeting, which will be closely watched by Washington’s allies and adversaries alike.