Only a few hours remain until US President Donald Trump meets Russian despot Vladimir Putin in Alaska. At around 2:00 p.m. German time, the American government plane, Air Force One, took off from Washington for Anchorage. And Putin is also on his way to the USA.
The countdown is already historic: For the first time since the start of Russia's war of aggression, a US president will negotiate with the Russian leader. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been invited.
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On the stage where Trump and Putin will later hold their press conference, the words"Pursuing Peace" are written. This is apparently the official motto of the summit in Alaska.
August 15, 2025 - 8:05 p.m.
Last-minute preparations for Putin's arrival
A hive of activity at the Elmendorf military base in Alaska: The Americans are making final preparations for the arrival of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin.
The platform set up between four F-22 fighter jets is being thoroughly vacuumed with an extension cord. A red carpet is being rolled out and meticulously arranged.
Photo: BILD.de
Initially, the Russian propaganda reporters complained about the makeshift accommodations and breakfast: They were allegedly only given tuna with mayo in Alaska. Now they are in the press center and are enjoying burgers and fruit salad, reports the Russian news agency"Tass".
On the way to Alaska, US President Donald Trump told journalists that Russia would not do any new business with the US as long as the war in Ukraine continued. He added that Russia wanted a piece of the pie because of its poor economic situation.
August 15, 2025 - 7:51 p.m.
Shortly before direct talks between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in the US state of Alaska, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pushing for a three-way meeting."It is precisely in this format that real solutions are possible," Zelenskyy said in his evening video message. Russia must end the war it started against its country. Ukraine needs security guarantees and a lasting peace.
In an interview with"Fox," the US President expressed optimism aboard his government plane – but also said what he would do if the talks did not go well.
The Tu-214PU aircraft with Putin on board can be tracked live on the flight route website Flightradar. Putin's choice of a civilian aircraft can be seen as a demonstration of power. But one thing is also clear: the airspace is largely closed. Putin will land in about an hour.
August 15, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Putin plane now in US airspace
The Tu-214PU aircraft with Putin on board has entered US airspace and is expected to land at Anchorage International Airport in 1 hour and 13 minutes. The plane took off from Magadan, a port city where Putin was on a short visit to a fish oil factory and a memorial.
The plane, in which Putin is said to be sitting according to consistent media reports, shortly after takeoff from the Russian port city of Magadan
August 15, 2025 - 6:01 PM
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