American President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met today, Friday, August 15, in Anchorage, Alaska, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, and the high-stakes summit has made headlines over the past several days. Get updates on the meeting and who else was there below.
Why Is Putin Meeting With Trump in Alaska Today?
Trump intended to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine with Putin. Russian invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Though both sides have been in conflict since 2014, the violence escalated in 2022 and has continued for three years.
Is Zelensky Meeting Trump & Putin in Alaska?
No, Zelensky did not meet with Putin and Trump in Alaska. The Ukrainian president took to X to share updates during the summit.
“On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes,” Zelensky tweeted alongside a video on August 15. “Recently, weʼve discussed with the U.S. and Europeans what can truly work. Everyone needs a just end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to bring the war to an end, and we count on a strong position from America. Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength. Make no mistake – strength.”
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