President Donald Trump (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin leave following a press conference at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their high-stakes summit in Alaska on Friday, announcing progress but no immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Following about three hours of direct talks, the two leaders spoke briefly at a joint press conference. Both leaders said the meeting was productive, but shared few specifics about the possible deal to end the 3 ½-year conflict in Ukraine.
