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08/15/2025 22:58

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met for more than three hours this Friday in Alaska, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The meeting could be key to the future of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They will issue a joint statement in a few minutes. Follow all the news from the Trump-Putin summit with Clarin's minute-by-minute coverage.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 7:57 PM

Putin to Trump:"I'm very glad to see you safe and sound."

The Russian president also discussed the first conversation he had with his American counterpart after getting off the plane.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 7:54 PM

Putin says:"Constructive atmosphere and useful negotiations"

The Russian president thanked Trump for the invitation."It only made sense to meet here, because our countries are separated by the sea and are close neighbors." He also emphasized that the negotiations took place in a "constructive" atmosphere and were "quite useful."

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 7:54 PM

NOW Trump and Putin's joint statement begins

Fri. 15.08.2025-19:45

NOW Russia says the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is over and a press conference is expected any moment.

⚡️ The shortened meeting between Russian President Vladimir #Putin and US President @realDonaldTrump has concluded. — Russian Foreign Ministry 🇷🇺 (@mae_rusia) August 15, 2025

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy for the Middle East, one of the officials who participated in the three-on-three meeting, is already in the press room.

Fri. 15.08.2025-19:30

Now: anticipation for the press conference

Although a working lunch was expected to follow the three-on-three meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Sergei Lavrov, and Yuri Ushakov, press officials asked reporters to settle into the conference room, a sign the talks may have concluded sooner than expected.

There are two lecterns set up on the stage, so both leaders are expected to appear, indicating that the meeting could have been positive for both.

Journalists await a press conference in Alaska. Photo: Reuters/Jeenah Moonas.

Fri. 15.08.2025-19:10

What were Putin's other trips to the United States?

This is Vladimir Putin's eighth trip to the United States and his first in a decade. Putin is also the first Russian leader to visit Alaska, the territory Russia sold to the United States in 1867. Putin's other trips to the US:

• 2015: Putin traveled to New York for the UN General Assembly and held talks with Barack Obama.

• 2007: Visited George W. Bush's family home in Kennebunkport, Maine.

• 2005: Attended the 2005 World Summit in New York and subsequently held talks with Bush at the White House.

• 2004: Traveled to the G8 summit in Georgia and also went to Washington for Ronald Reagan's funeral.

• 2003: Went to New York for the UN General Assembly and also held talks with Bush at Camp David, Maryland.

• 2001: Visited Washington, New York, and Texas as part of a state visit, two months after September 11.

• 2000: Flew to New York to attend the Millennium Summit and gave a speech before the UN Security Council.

Fri. 15.08.2025-19:00

Trump and Putin have been meeting for almost three hours: what does it mean?

While the three-on-three meeting between US and Russian leaders is still ongoing and no details have been leaked, Trump said this week that he would know in two minutes whether Vladimir Putin was really ready to reach a peace deal, and that he would walk away if the meeting went badly.

"I might walk away and say, 'Good luck,' and that'll be the end of it. I might say this isn't going to get resolved," Trump said before the summit.

Fri. 15.08.2025-18:45

Trump-Putin Summit: What Each Party Hopes to Gain from the Meeting

Emboldened by the Middle East truce and the recent agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the US president said earlier aboard Air Force One:"I want a quick cease-fire. I don't know if it's going to be today, but I won't be happy if it's not today."

Putin was explicitly evasive when asked about the possibility of a ceasefire with Ukraine, and there are other issues that interest the Russian leader more.

Yuri Ushakov, one of the participants in the three-way meeting, said Thursday that Moscow hopes to discuss enhancing cooperation"in the trade and economic spheres." Indeed, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will later take part in an extended meeting that will also include Finance Minister Anton Siluanov and Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian presidential special representative for economic cooperation with foreign countries.

Another topic they could discuss is nuclear weapons, as the New START Treaty—an agreement to control the nuclear arsenal of both powers—is set to expire in February 2026.

Fri. 15.08.2025-18:24

Before the summit, Trump and Putin traveled alone on the"beast."

Putin's laughter inside Donald Trump's car

Fri. 15.08.2025-18:10

Trump and Putin have been meeting for over an hour.

While journalists await the press conference, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have been meeting for over an hour, along with Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Sergei Lavrov, and Yuri Ushakov.

Following this first meeting, there will be a working lunch with the expanded delegations of the United States and Russia. Trade issues are expected to be discussed at this luncheon.

Fri. 15.08.2025-18:05

Air deployment: Four F-35 fighters and a B-2 bomber flew over the arrival of Trump and Putin.

Following the arrival of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the leaders were greeted by F-35 fighter jets and a B-2 bomber in a display of US military might ahead of the high-level talks.

HAPPENING NOW! https://t.co/5OBEWIttVv

— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) August 15, 2025

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 5:53 PM

"Historic": The White House tweet as Trump and Putin continue to meet

Historic.

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2025

The summit between the leaders of the United States and Russia—which also includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, from Washington; and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and senior diplomat Yuri Ushakov, from Moscow—has lasted about an hour and a half.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 5:35 PM

Putin did not respond to a question about whether he would accept a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin arrived at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson meeting room. The two leaders sat side by side, accompanied by their respective delegations, and had a brief exchange, while reporters asked questions. Putin did not respond to the question of whether he would accept a ceasefire.

Putin's confused gesture to the press in Alaska

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 5:25 PM

The Trump-Putin summit shows a return to an imperialist mentality

When President Donald Trump chose Alaska for Friday's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the war in Ukraine, his supporters suggested the location offered a nod to shrewd negotiation. The United States had purchased the territory from Russia in 1867 for about 2 cents an acre.

But by excluding Ukraine—as was the case with Alaska Natives when their lands were transferred—the summit has already reignited debate over what some scholars say Putin and Trump appear to share in some ways: an imperialist mindset. Read on.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 5:08 PM

Zelensky's message amid the Trump-Putin meeting:"On the day of negotiations, the Russians are also killing."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tweeted: "On the day of negotiations, the Russians are also killing. And that says it all. (...) We all need a fair end to the war. Ukraine is ready to work as productively as possible to end the war, and we count on a firm stance from the United States. Everything will depend on this: the Russians taking into account the strength of the United States. Without a doubt, strength."

On the day of negotiations, the Russians are killing as well. And that speaks volumes. Recently, we've 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,…

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 15, 2025

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 4:59 PM

Trump and Putin's arrival details: red carpet and four F-22 Raptor fighter jets

For the arrival of the leaders of the United States and Russia in Alaska, an L-shaped red carpet was laid out—a formal show of respect for the presidential hierarchy—flanked by four F-22 Raptor fighter jets lined up along its length, a symbolic gesture of American military might.

Once they disembarked their respective planes—Trump spent about half an hour inside Air Force One, waiting for Putin—the leaders walked down the red carpet to a platform marked"Alaska 2025."

The deployment for Trump and Putin's arrival in Alaska. Photo: Reuters/ Kevin Lamarque.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 4:33 PM

Now: the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has begun

Trump and Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Anchorage, Alaska). Photo: AP/ Julia Demaree Nikhinson.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 4:17 PM

Trump-Putin: Handshake, photos, and ride on the 'beast'

Upon arrival in Alaska, the leaders walked the red carpet, shook hands, took photos on a platform with the words"Alaska 2025," and then boarded the armored presidential limousine known as "The Beast" for the meeting.

According to Russian media, it was Trump himself who invited Putin to get into his car. Putin accepted, leaving his own Aurus behind.

No other officials were visible inside the presidential vehicle, nor were there any guests who had gotten in afterward, so the leaders could finally be alone in the car, even if only for a few minutes. The meeting was originally scheduled to be one-on-one, but at the last minute, the United States switched to a three-on-three format, which includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, from Washington; and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and senior diplomat Yuri Ushakov from Moscow.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 4:05 PM

Now: The greeting between Trump and Putin

This is the first meeting between the two leaders since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, and the first time they have met face-to-face since the G20 Summit in Japan.

Trump and Putin together in Ukraine. Photo: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 3:53 PM

Now: Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who arrived in Anchorage earlier, confirmed to CNN that the meeting - which will no longer be private with Donald Trump - will include Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and former Russian ambassador to the United States, Yuri Ushakov.

Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska. Photo: AP/ Julia Demaree Nikhinson.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 3:48 PM

The Russian ambassador to the United States does not expect significant progress.

Although President Donald Trump hopes for a"quick ceasefire," Russian Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev said he expects a positive outcome, but not significant progress, from the Trump-Putin summit, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti. Moscow, on the other hand, expects"steady and gradual progress," Darchiev said.

Yesterday, the Kremlin announced that the leaders would discuss"complex issues" during the summit, but would not sign any documents.

Fri. 15.08.2025-15:45

Now: The United States makes last-minute changes and the Trump-Putin meeting will no longer be private.

The White House announced that the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will no longer be private - that is, between both leaders and their translators - but will be joined by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, and the Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, CNN reported.

Following the meeting, there will be an extended meeting with participation from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick; and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 3:34 PM

Now: Donald Trump has arrived in Alaska

The US President spoke briefly to reporters aboard Air Force One, saying,"Nothing is set in stone... I want certain things. I want a quick cease-fire. I don't know if it's going to be today, but I won't be happy if it's not today. Everybody says it can't be today, but all I'm saying is, I want the killing to stop. I'm in this to stop the killing."

"We're not investing money, we're making money: they're buying our weapons, we send them to NATO, and NATO sends us nice, fat checks, but I don't care about that. What I care about is that last week they lost 7,011 people, almost all of them soldiers. It's crazy!" he reflected.

Donald Trump arrives in Alaska. Photo: AP/ Julia Demaree Nikhinson.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 3:02 PM

The Kremlin expects at least six or seven hours of meeting.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov predicted that the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could last at least six to seven hours."We assume that there will first be a face-to-face conversation. This will include the participation of advisors. Then there will be negotiations with delegations, possibly in the format of a working lunch. Afterwards, the leaders will take a break and then meet for a joint press conference," he explained.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 2:26 PM

Alaska Governor Mike Dunlevy is enthusiastic about the summit and in favor of peace.

The governor of Alaska, proud of his state's selection for the Summit, called for it to produce"lasting peace."

"THE GROUNDWORK FOR A LASTING PEACE": Alaska @GovDunleavy prepares to welcome President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) August 15, 2025

From early on, he offered interviews to various media outlets and highlighted the importance of the meeting and of maintaining good relations with Russia, given that they are his neighbors across the Bering Strait.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 2:17 PM

Anchorage: the chosen site for the Trump-Putin summit

With a temperature of 17 degrees and a partly cloudy sky, Anchorage, the most populated city in Alaska, awaited the arrival of the presidential planes of the United States and Russia to welcome Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, in a historic meeting that seeks to pacify the conflict in Eastern Europe following the invasion of Ukraine.

Anchorage is a Dem city; Kamala won there. It shouldn't be hard to get 1500 anti-Trump locals to come out for a rally. But media treats these little gatherings as signals of much greater importance. See also town halls w/ 300 people there.https://t.co/cJOl4T8RSz

— 𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘑. 𝘋𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 (@StevenJDuffield) August 15, 2025

Some Democratic Party protesters also gathered in the streets of Anchorage to protest the presence of someone who wasn't invited to the summit: Ukrainian President Volodomir Zelensky. At least that's what former Senate counsel Steven Duffield said on social media.

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 2:13 PM

Paula Lugones

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's Alaska summit: Is there a possibility of a tripartite meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky?

Everything is ready in remote Anchorage, the largest city in the state of Alaska, for a long-awaited meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin this Friday afternoon to advance peace in Ukraine. But, hours before leaving for the meeting, the White House chief said Thursday that, if the talks go well at the summit, there could be a tripartite face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and even opened the door to the participation of European leaders.

The meeting between Presidents Trump and Putin and their respective delegations will take place more than three and a half years after Moscow's invasion of its neighbor. They will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, outside Anchorage, in the Arctic territory the United States purchased from Russia more than a century ago. It will begin at 4:30 p.m. Argentine time. There will be a press conference afterward. Continue reading in Clarín...

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 2:11 PM

María Laura Avignolo

Putin-Trump Summit: European leaders ready to board a plane and fly to Alaska

Europe, like Ukraine, is eagerly awaiting the outcome of a summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, which begins this Friday (Argentine afternoon) in Alaska. European leaders are ready to travel if the summit produces a breakthrough and Putin decides to negotiate with everyone, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

This comes as Britons commemorate V-Day, the day that marked the end of World War II 80 years ago, with a tribute to the fallen at the National Memorial Arboretum, attended by King Charles III. Continue reading on Clarín...

Fri. 08/15/2025 - 2:06 PM

What time will Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska?

U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Alaska around 1 p.m. this Friday from Washington to participate in the historic summit with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

✈️ President Donald J. Trump Departs Washington, D.C., for Alaska for a Historic Summit.

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2025

According to the White House, the meeting will take place in Anchorage, around 4:30 p.m. Argentine time.

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