Trump, Putin hold ‘high stakes’ summit in Alaska on ending Ukraine war | Top updates

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit: US President Donald Trump on Friday landed in Anchorage, Alaska for the high stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Ukraine war.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and CIA director John Ratcliffe also accomapnied the US President as he look to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.

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The two leaders are expected to meet at Elmendorf-Richardson base in Anchorage, Alaska at 11.30 am local time (1.00 am in India).

Shortly after Trump’s arrival, a Russian plane carrying President Putin also landed at Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage.

Air Force One is officially wheels down at Joint Base Elmendorf in Anchorage, Alaska pic.x.com/neVcTFdjJj

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Also Read: As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska on Ukraine war, where do Moscow, Kyiv and US stand

Top Updates Of Trump-Putin Summit In Alaska For Ukraine talks:

Trump, Putin depart from Alaska; talks yielded no agreement to resolve Russia-Ukraine conflict

Trump departed on Air Force One, with Putin leaving just minutes later. Although both leaders described the talks as productive, the meeting yielded no progress in resolving the Ukraine–Russia conflict.

Lasting peace is needed, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky as Trump, Putin meet in Alaska

“Russia must end the war that it itself started and has been dragging out for years. The killings must stop. A meeting of leaders is needed – at the very least, Ukraine, America, and the Russian side – and it is precisely in such a format that effective decisions are possible. Security guarantees are needed. Lasting peace is needed. Everyone knows the key objectives. I want to thank everyone who is helping to achieve real results,” the Ukrainian President said on X.

Trump-Putin talks likely to last up to seven hours

The talks are likely to last up to seven hours, including a long working lunch.

However, Trump had suggested he will walk out of the summit early if things doesn’t work out.

Trump also said that if things work out well today, there will be another meeting.

“We’re going to have another meeting if things work out… or we’re not going to have any more meetings at all — maybe ever,” the US President told a reporter en route to Alaska earlier today.

How crucial is the Trump-Putin summit outcome for India?

The outcome of the Trump-Putin Alaska Summit on Ukraine war matters for India. Trump had imposed additional 25 per cent tariffs on India for purchasing Russian Federation oil, accusing New Delhi of sponsoring Russia’s war in Ukraine.

A ceasefire deal could see those additional tariffs lifted. If the talks fail, India could face more tariffs as Trump believes the move could pressure Putin into making a deal.

BREAKING NEWS: The historic summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart in Alaska begins. The two leaders are accomapnied by their respective delegation members.

.@POTUS begins his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin pic.x.com/hpR641t8pJ

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Russian and US delegation members for historic Trump-Putin summit

The Russian delegation that travelled with Putin includes Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, and presidential economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

According to White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt, the US delegation includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Special Envoy to Ukraine and the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

‘Will set the table for Ukraine to negotiate ceasefire,’ says Trump

White Houses has just released more Trump conversations with reporters aboard Air Force.

“It’s not for me to negotiate a deal for Ukraine, but I can certainly set the table to negotiate the deal,” Trump told a reporter in his Air Force One office.

.@POTUS: “It’s not for me to negotiate a deal for Ukraine, but I can certainly set the table to negotiate the deal.” pic.x.com/FWaRAk8Xc8

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Red carpet welcome for Putin in Anchorage, Alaska

Red carpet has been rolled out for Putin and with ‘Alaska 2025’ on display near the runway of the base where Trump and Putin’s planes landed. Fighter jets have also been stationed nearby.

Trump-Putin greet each other with a handshake 

Trump and Putin greeted as the two leaders met face to face for the first time in Trump’s second term.

President Trump Greets the President of the Russian Federation https://t.co/xMG6wxYDEy

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