Trump and Putin hold private talks in Alaska

An Alaska summit will feature a private one-on-one between Trump and Putin, with translators and a joint press conference planned afterward.

Trump and Putin meet 1-on-1 in Alaska

At Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, the Kremlin says Trump and Putin will hold a private, translator-assisted meeting followed by a joint press conference. The discussions will focus on the Ukraine crisis and will build on earlier talks between the Kremlin and Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. The agenda also covers trade, economic cooperation and global security. The Russian delegation will depart the United States immediately after negotiations conclude, according to Ushakov.

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine will not give up its land to occupiers after Trump suggested there could be territory swaps as part of a ceasefire. In a call with European leaders and Zelenskyy, Trump reportedly said he is willing to contribute security guarantees for Ukraine but with conditions. He also warned that Russia would face very severe consequences if Putin is not serious about ending the war, though specifics were not outlined.

The Alaska talks place diplomacy on a delicate edge. A private session between two powerful figures during active conflict signals a test of leverage without a broad public debate. The absence of a published, detailed agenda can fuel speculation and domestic scrutiny in several capitals. The plan to translate and then hold a public briefing creates a tension between secrecy and accountability. How this meeting translates into concrete steps on the ground remains the key question for Ukraine, its allies and the markets watching every move.

Highlights

Observers will be looking for concrete commitments, not just strong words.