Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Trump announces upcoming summit with Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in the U.S. state of Alaska. Trump made the statement earlier today after outlining possible conditions for a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine, which could include a “land swap.”
According to remarks carried by CNN, Trump said, “The anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States, and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the state of Alaska.”
The announcement has drawn international attention as world leaders and observers await further details about the potential peace proposal and the planned summit.