How Trump and Putin's past meetings went - and what to expect this time

Published: 8/14/2025
How Trump and Putin's past meetings went - and what to expect this time
The upcoming summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska brings back memories of their previous meetings in Germany, Vietnam, Finland, Argentina, and Japan. In these encounters, their exchanges ranged from warm words and businesslike handshakes to Putin's dominating conversational style and calculated gestures. As they discuss ending the war in Ukraine this time, both leaders bring unique approaches to private meetings, with Trump aiming to play a peacemaker role while Putin leverages his KGB training to manipulate conversations. The history of their interactions offers insights into what to expect in their upcoming meeting.