Vladimir Putin ignored American journalists' question about stopping the killing of Ukrainian civilians during his meeting with Donald Trump. The Russian dictator pretended not to hear the question, smiling and gesticulating.
Talks between Presidents Putin and Trump have started in Alaska. The meeting is taking place in a "three-on-three" format.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump began a meeting at Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Alaska. The dictator got into the US president's limousine for a one-on-one conversation.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported increased pressure on Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions. The Staff meeting discussed strengthening defense and financing Ukraine's security sector.
US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. A stage with the inscription "ALASKA 2025" and a red carpet in the shape of the letter G were prepared for the leaders.
The dictator's spokesman announced the expansion of the Russian delegation at talks with the US. Lavrov and Ushakov will join Putin, while the US will be represented by Trump, Rubio, and Witkoff.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that Trump is holding a meeting with senators and the governor of Alaska. They are awaiting Putin's arrival aboard Air Force One.
US Vice President J. D. Vance thanked Donald Trump for his leadership ahead of his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, praying for peace. One of the aircraft from the "Russia" flight detachment has already arrived in Alaska for the summit.
A European diplomat called Putin's red carpet arrival in Alaska "hard to stomach" due to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The US Secretary of State and a special envoy will join the meeting between Trump and Putin. This will replace the "face-to-face" format, negotiations will begin at 11:00 local time in Anchorage.
Donald Trump landed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The US President arrived earlier than Vladimir Putin.
At Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, the stage is set for the arrival of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. A red carpet leads to the "ALASKA 2025" platform, flanked by F-22 Raptor fighter jets.
One of the aircraft from the 'Russia' flight detachment has arrived in Alaska, where the summit between Kremlin head Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place.
Hillary Clinton stated that she would consider nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This would happen if he concludes a peace deal with Russia that is beneficial for Ukraine, without capitulating to Putin.
US President Donald Trump said that the meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska will go well. He noted that he would quickly return home if it didn't.
Trump's special representative for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is absent from the delegation at the meeting with Putin in Alaska. His presence could be "counterproductive" due to his perception as a sympathizer of Ukraine.
Bookmakers predict a 40% chance of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia this year. Details of the Trump-Putin meeting, including the duration of the handshake, are also being assessed.
US President Donald Trump insists on reaching a truce at a meeting with Putin in Alaska. The talks will take place on August 15 in Anchorage, discussing issues of "Ukrainian settlement."
Pentagon chief Pete Hagset flew to Alaska, where talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin are scheduled. Trump has already arrived in Anchorage with his delegation.
President Zelenskyy stated that Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities continue even on the day of negotiations, which indicates a lack of intention to end the war. He emphasized the importance of a strong US position for an honest end to the war.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's Tu-124PU plane took off from Magadan for Alaska. He will hold talks with US President Donald Trump.
The negotiations between Putin and Trump in Alaska, initiated by the Russian dictator, will last at least 6-7 hours. The Russian side expects the meeting to be productive, but no documents are planned to be signed.
US President Donald Trump held a conversation with Oleksandr Lukashenka, thanking him for the release of 16 prisoners. They also discussed the release of another 1,300 prisoners and Putin's visit to Alaska.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane will arrive in Anchorage at 11:00 AM local time, where he will be met by US President Donald Trump. The summit will discuss issues of Ukrainian settlement and economic cooperation.
An explosion occurred in Dnipro, after which a smoke plume rose. The Air Force reported a ballistic missile threat.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the situation at the front, the development of a contract army, and defense financing for 2025-2026. The successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Pokrovsk and Dobropillia directions, as well as the strengthening of positions in the Zaporizhzhia region, were noted.
US President Donald Trump said that meeting with Putin in Alaska is not for his health, but to save lives. He warned of severe consequences for Russia if Putin does not agree to end the war.
President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for real steps from Russia to end the war. He stressed Ukraine's readiness to respond to threats and inform partners about the situation at the front.
Donald Trump stated the possibility of providing security guarantees to Ukraine together with allies. This does not imply Ukraine's membership in NATO.
Donald Trump announced the upcoming results of his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. He also noted that the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine is possible for discussion.
