Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Live Updates: All eyes on peace deal as US, Russian Presidents meet in Alaska for talks on Ukraine war
Ceasefire hopes: Trump has expressed hopes that Putin may agree to a deal on Ukraine, while the Kremlin has signalled that some terms could be reached during the talks. In an August 14 interview on Fox News Radio, Trump likened the talks to a 'chess game,' estimating there is a '25 per cent chance' they might fail to advance peace negotiations. He warned there would be 'very severe consequences' for Moscow if Putin refuses to end the war..
Stakes for both leaders: The summit comes as Putin faces mounting economic strain from Western sanctions and Trump seeks to bolster his credentials as a global peacemaker, reported Reuters. Analysts caution, however, that any potential ceasefire could leave Russia with the flexibility to escalate the conflict in the future. With Russian forces controlling nearly one-fifth of Ukraine, key sticking points include territorial disputes, Ukraine's NATO ambitions, and the size of its armed forces.
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14:21 (IST) 15 Aug 2025
Trump-Putin Summit Live Updates: Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit
Days before US and Russian leaders meet in Alaska, Moscow's forces breached Ukrainian lines in Donetsk, making limited gains but raising concerns for Kyiv. Analysts warn President Vladimir Putin may use the advances to pressure US President Donald Trump into pushing Ukraine toward concessions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of Donetsk it controls as part of a ceasefire, a proposal he rejected. Russia annexed Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia in 2022 but still lacks full control.
Russian troops advanced about 10 km near Dobropillia, slipping past Ukraine's first defensive line. Zelenskyy said the timing aimed to create a 'backdrop' ahead of the summit, suggesting Russia is advancing. A Ukrainian drone pilot said Russian forces exploit the shortage of infantry, calling it a costly problem tied to stalled mobilization and poor management. First-person-view drones have helped slow attacks, but small Russian groups are hard to counter.
Analyst Mykola Bieleskov said Russia's manpower advantage is key: 'They have no regard for human life.' He added Ukraine needs new defenses and leadership structures. Ukraine has deployed reinforcements, including the Azov brigade, but maps show no gains for Kyiv.
Russia is pushing to cut supply routes rather than storm fortified cities. If successful, this could bypass Kostiantynivka and threaten Sloviansk, Kramatorsk, and Druzhkivka. Cmdr. Serhii Filimonov warned Kostiantynivka could fall if supply lines are cut, making defense 'extremely difficult.' On the summit, Filimonov criticised negotiating with Moscow amid ongoing attacks: 'And then the civilized world comes to them and says, 'Fine, let's make a deal.' That's not how it should be done.'
14:18 (IST) 15 Aug 2025
Trump-Putin Summit Live Updates: Agenda and stakes for both countries
The war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year since Russia's full-scale invasion, will dominate the discussions. Trump has described the meeting as 'setting the table' for a possible follow-up that could include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
In an August 14 interview on Fox News Radio, Trump likened the talks to a 'chess game,' estimating there is a '25 per cent chance' they might fail to advance peace negotiations. He warned there would be 'very severe consequences' for Moscow if Putin refuses to end the war.
Trump has floated a 'land swap' deal requiring both Russia and Ukraine to cede territory to one another — an idea firmly rejected by Kyiv. 'Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier,' Zelenskyy declared in an August 9 video posted on X.
14:17 (IST) 15 Aug 2025
Trump-Putin Summit Live Updates: Here is the meeting schedule
According to USA Today, the meeting is scheduled to start at 11:30 am Alaska time (3:30 pm ET), which will be midnight in India on August 16.
A joint press conference is expected to follow.
The talks will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a military installation hosting about 30,000 service members, their families, and civilian employees. The base lies roughly 700 miles from Russia's border.
Reuters reported that Trump will leave the White House at 6:45 am EDT (4:15 pm IST) on Friday, travel for about six to seven hours aboard Air Force One, and arrive in Anchorage for the summit.
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