Donald Trump locks in face-to-face meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska for talks on Ukraine war
The US President confirmed the historic meeting on social media on Saturday morning, saying it would will take place on US soil, in Alaska, on August 15.
'The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska.
'Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'
It will be their first in-person meeting since 2019.
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