The Kremlin has confirmed that the three-on-three segment of the Alaska meeting – featuring Americans Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and Marco Rubio alongside Russians Vladimir Putin, Sergei Lavrov, and Yuri Ushakov – has concluded.
Trump and Putin have started delivering their statements. Putin described the discussions as “constructive,” conducted in an “atmosphere of mutual respect,” and “quite useful.”
Russian journalists report that a joint press conference with Trump and Putin is expected, though no start time has been announced.
In the meantime, an person was seen being escorted out of the room.
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One while en route to Alaska, President Trump clarified the purpose of the meeting. “I’m not here to broker a deal on behalf of Ukraine,” he said. “My goal is getting President Putin to the table.”
Trump also noted that he had spoken with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Putin, ahead of the summit. However, the U.S. President stopped short of offering any security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a potential agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will not attend the Alaska talks, emphasized that Ukraine will continue “counting on America” during this critical juncture of the war.
Trump indicated that if the summit proceeds positively, he may arrange a trilateral meeting including Zelensky, a proposal the Ukrainian leader reportedly supports.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, resulting in tens of thousands of soldiers killed on both sides. Trump warned that he “won’t be happy” if a ceasefire is not agreed upon during his discussions with Putin, highlighting the high stakes of the meeting.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said European leaders had drafted a joint statement after reviewing details shared by US President Donald Trump on the Alaska summit and considering input from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He did not indicate when the statement would be released.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Saturday that he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with US President Donald Trump on “ending the killing and the war.”
Zelensky said the decision followed a phone call with Trump, during which the US president briefed him on the “main points” of his discussions with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the Alaska summit.
During his summit day with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed credit for halting hostilities between India and Pakistan, while also commenting on New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.
India, however, has consistently asserted that tensions with Pakistan were defused through direct talks between the two nations’ militaries, without any US involvement.
“I’ve negotiated five wars to their end, and the wars that were tough. India, Pakistan…” Trump said in an interview with Fox News, just hours after wrapping up his high-stakes meeting with Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country wants to end the war but stressed that the “main causes” of the conflict must be fixed for any peace deal to last. He also warned Ukraine and the European Union not to create obstacles or use “secret tactics” to derail progress.
US President Donald Trump, speaking in a calmer tone, called the meeting “extremely productive.” He said that despite strong disagreements with Russia, there is a serious chance of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Earlier, Trump had insisted business would not be discussed until real progress was made on peace. However, after the summit, the US president stated that Putin discussed forming a partnership with America in technology and space.
After the meeting ended, Putin invited Trump to Moscow. While signaling about the next meeting between the two, Putin said he would like to welcome Trump ‘in Moscow.’ In response, Trump joked that the idea might cause some criticism, but said he could see it happening.
Trump began his address by stating, “there is no deal until there’s a deal.” He added that he plans to reach out to NATO leaders and European counterparts, noting they will need to align with the terms his team negotiates.
At this stage, specifics of any agreements, if they exist, remain limited.
Putin stated that ties between Washington and Moscow are at their weakest since the Cold War. “This situation does not benefit our countries or the world at large,” he noted.
He added, “Eventually, we had to shift from confrontation to dialogue… a personal meeting between heads of state was long overdue.”
Putin also highlighted Alaska’s historical significance in US-Russia relations, referencing the cooperation between the two nations during World War II.
Trump and Putin have started delivering their statements. Putin described the discussions as “constructive,” conducted in an “atmosphere of mutual respect,” and “quite useful.”
According to Russian media, a joint press conference featuring Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin is planned. However, the timing for its commencement has not yet been disclosed.
The Kremlin announced that discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Alaska have concluded.
The high-stakes summit, focused on Moscow’s war in Ukraine, extended into its third hour on Friday as the two leaders worked to find a path toward ending what has become Europe’s deadliest conflict in eight decades.
Conversations between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin continued into a second hour during their Alaska summit, with Trump pressing for a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russian Defence Minister Andrew Belousov is set to join the discussions in Anchorage “in an expanded format,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed.
At present, the negotiations are taking place in a three-on-three setup. President Vladimir Putin is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, while President Donald Trump is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Wall Street saw a pullback from record highs as new data painted a mixed picture of American consumer confidence. At the same time, both bond prices and the dollar experienced declines.
As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared for talks in Alaska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russia to “end the war it initiated.”
Zelensky emphasized that while the meeting between the two leaders “is necessary,” Ukraine must also have a seat at the negotiation table to ensure “effective decisions” are reached.
The Ukrainian president was not invited to attend the Anchorage meeting.
“Security guarantees are essential. Lasting peace is essential,” Zelensky wrote on X. “Everyone understands the main goals. I am grateful to all who are helping achieve tangible results.”
A joint press briefing featuring Presidents Trump and Putin is scheduled to follow their private discussions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Interfax that the talks could extend for six to seven hours.
Photographs show Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump seated side by side inside the summit room, with a backdrop reading “Pursuing Peace” and “Alaska 2025.” Both leaders are joined by their respective delegations as reporters call out questions, prompting a moment when Putin responds vocally to one of them.
The long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially started.
Reporters were given a brief window to photograph and film the two delegations before discussions began. The leaders took their seats on opposite sides of a small round table, with their aides positioned beside them.
Neither Trump nor Putin responded to shouted questions from the press, maintaining stern expressions as officials ushered reporters out of the room.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov confirmed that Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov will join President Vladimir Putin in the upcoming three-on-three meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Both Lavrov and Ushakov are seasoned diplomats who play a key role in formulating Russia’s foreign policy.
Presidents Trump and Putin were treated to a military flyover, reportedly featuring a B-2 bomber. Following the display, Putin guided Trump off the stage and into the presidential limousine, famously known as The Beast.
Presidents Trump and Putin are currently greeting each other with a handshake. Both leaders walked onto the red carpet laid out for their arrival, which stretches from each of their planes and converges at the center.
They are sharing smiles and friendly words while posing for photographs for international media.
President Trump warned that Friday’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin could be the last one “ever” if a cease-fire isn’t agreed upon.
“I want to see a cease-fire. I wouldn’t be happy if it didn’t happen. People keep saying it won’t be achieved until a second meeting… but I wouldn’t be satisfied with that,” Trump told Fox News’ Bret Baier.
He added, “I won’t be pleased if I leave without some form of a ceasefire. As I’ve said from the start, today is really about setting the stage.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of the US-Russia summit.
US President Donald Trump has yet to leave Air Force One, but the leaders are expected to greet each other at the stairs of Putin’s plane.
Air Force One has landed in Anchorage carrying President Donald Trump. Accompanying him are key US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, as part of efforts to mediate peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at Elmendorf-Richardson base around 11:30 a.m. local time (19:30 GMT/20:30 BST), marking their first in-person meeting since Trump began his second presidential term.
As anticipation builds for the US-Russia summit, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are en route to Alaska. At the airport, the tarmac is prepared for their arrival, with a red carpet set up amid what seem to be military planes, ready to greet the two leaders.
