Trump and Putin To Meet in Alaska for Ukraine War Talks
Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on 15 August 2025, with tense talks likely over Ukraine, and possible Indian involvement in arranging the summit.
A surprising and rare meeting is set to take place between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 15 August 2025 in Alaska, USA. Trump announced the meeting himself on his social media platform, Truth Social. Alaska, chosen as the venue, is only a few hundred kilometres from Russia and has a shared history — it was once part of Russia before being sold to the U.S. in 1867.
While many might expect talks about ending the Russia-Ukraine war, that is unlikely. Putin has made it clear that he will only agree to stop the war if Russia gains control over Eastern Ukraine, almost half of the country. Trump might propose letting the rest of Ukraine join NATO, but Putin is expected to reject this. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also refused to give up any territory, making negotiations even more difficult. Trump has hinted at possible “territory swaps,” but such an idea seems nearly impossible.
The meeting may also touch on other issues, such as U.S. actions against countries buying Russian oil, including India. Interestingly, India may have played a behind-the-scenes role in arranging the talks, as NSA Ajit Doval and PM Narendra Modi recently met Putin and discussed Ukraine.
Experts say the talks will be sensitive and could even increase tensions, and there is a chance the meeting might be cancelled. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has said there are efforts to include Zelenskyy, raising the possibility of a rare three-way summit. For now, the world is watching to see if this unexpected meeting can lead to any breakthrough.
