Crunch time in Alaska: Trump set to meet Putin in push for Ukraine peace
Published: 8/14/2025

US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska after six years, aiming to negotiate for peace in Ukraine. With Ukraine's leader excluded from the talks, there are hopes that Trump's personal relationship with Putin could lead to a breakthrough in achieving a ceasefire. Amid high stakes and escalating tensions, the anticipation is high for the outcome of this significant meeting between the two leaders in an effort to end the conflict in Ukraine.