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Alaska: Stunning Video Of U.S. Air Force Jets Over Trump-Putin Venue Summit Amid Sabotage Threat

Alaska: Stunning Video Of U.S. Air Force Jets Over Trump-Putin Venue Summit Amid Sabotage Threat

Time of India3 days ago
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday for high-stakes talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The summit will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, chosen for its security and strategic location. In a rare move, the US has temporarily lifted certain Russian sanctions to allow preparations for the meeting, though broader restrictions remain in place. Reports suggest Trump will present Putin with a package of economic incentives, including access to Alaska's natural resources, easing sanctions on Russia's aviation sector, and rights to rare earth minerals in occupied Ukrainian territories. Trump has hinted at the possibility of a follow-up trilateral summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky if Friday's talks are productive. However, Putin has stated there are currently no suitable conditions for such a meeting. Global attention is now focused on Anchorage as both leaders prepare for this pivotal face-to-face encounter.#TrumpPutinSummit #UkraineWar #AnchorageSummit #USRussia #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #AlaskaMeeting #WorldPolitics #Diplomacy #PeaceTalks
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