Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
Published: 8/9/2025
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on August 15 to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, potentially involving territorial swaps. Trump's announcement followed earlier signals that Ukraine might need to cede territory to end the conflict, with talks reportedly centering on Russia taking the Donbas region and Crimea while giving up other occupied areas. Amidst stalled direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, Trump aims for a trilateral peace agreement, although Ukrainian President Zelensky has rejected preconditions for territorial concessions.
