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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday, August 15, 2025. The meeting took place at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, starting around late morning local time, approximately 11:30 AM. This summit was aimed at discussing the possibility of peace in Ukraine and assessing the prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. It was described as a "feel-out meeting" to gauge what Putin is prepared to offer and how serious he is about making peace. The discussion involved the leaders first speaking one-on-one with translators present, followed by broader talks with their delegations.