High Stakes on Alaska: Trump and Putin to Meet at Military Base for Critical Talks
Amid rising international tensions and the anticipated summit in Alaska where U.S.
and Russian presidents are set to meet, questions abound regarding the agenda and potential outcomes.
According to high-ranking sources within Donald Trump’s administration, a special gesture is being prepared — laying out a red carpet for Vladimir Putin, who will arrive at Elmendorf-Richardson base in Alaska.
This gesture symbolizes both a display of hospitality and respect towards the Russian leader and underscores the gravity of the bilateral relations.
Trump plans to personally welcome Putin upon his arrival, emphasizing the importance of this event and fostering an atmosphere of diplomatic seriousness and potential agreements.However, it is important to note that the exact details and scenario of the meeting have not yet been finalized, with organizers keeping all specifics under wraps.
Meanwhile, sources report that Trump currently has no plans to conduct phone negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky or European leaders before the meeting.
This may be due to logistical constraints and the prolonged seven-hour flight from Washington to Anchorage.The main summit between the two world leaders is scheduled to take place on August 15 at the largest military base in Alaska — Anchorage.
The meeting is set to start at 11:00 local time, corresponding to 22:00 Kyiv time.
The Russian delegation is expected to include senior officials such as Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, Defense Minister Sergey Balousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, and Presidential Economic Advisor Kirill Dmitriyev.
The American side will be represented by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, along with CIA Director John Ratcliffe.Prior to the summit, the Kremlin indicated that the primary focus would be on the war in Ukraine.
Nevertheless, the parties are expected to discuss other critical issues, including economic cooperation and global security.
Experts believe that this summit could significantly influence future international relations, as both sides have their own interests — Russia aims to reduce its global isolation and improve relations with the U.S., while Moscow hopes to divert attention from the Ukraine conflict.
Analysts warn that Putin may try to deceive Trump and manipulate the situation to serve his own goals, making this diplomatic event particularly tense and complex.