3:36Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin converse during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on November 11, 2017.Jorge Silva/Reuters
President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15, in Alaska.
"The eagerly awaited meeting between myself, as the President of the United States, and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, is scheduled for next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. More information will follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he shared on his social media platform.
Previously, he had alluded to the timing and venue, stating, "I think you'll be very pleased."
"We are going to have a meeting with Russia. We will start with Russia and will announce a location. I believe the location will be very popular for various reasons. However, we will disclose that a little later. I just don't want to do it now due to the significance of what we have just accomplished," Trump remarked while hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan at the White House for a peace summit.
When asked if this represents Russia’s final opportunity to attain peace, Trump replied, "I dislike using the term 'last chance.'"
"I believe my instincts indicate that we have a chance at it. You will discover that later, perhaps even today, but we have a shot at it," he stated.
Friday marked the deadline Trump established for Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face "secondary sanctions" against nations that purchase oil from Russia.
However, uncertainty remains regarding whether the U.S. will impose new economic penalties on Moscow as attention shifts to the private meeting between Trump and Putin. Trump refrained from commenting on the deadline while addressing reporters at the White House.
Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin converse during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam on November 11, 2017.Jorge Silva/Reuters
On Thursday, Trump was directly questioned if his August 8 deadline for Putin to achieve peace or face repercussions still stands.
"It's going to be up to him," the president answered. "We'll see what he has to say. It's going to be his decision. Very disappointed."
The White House was advocating for a trilateral summit involving Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, although Trump noted that a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy was not a prerequisite for his meeting with Putin.
Nevertheless, Trump mentioned on Friday that the Ukrainian president will receive "everything he needs."
"The European leaders are eager to see peace. I believe President Putin desires peace as well. And Zelenskyy seeks peace," Trump remarked.
The president was inquired if Zelenskyy would need to relinquish territory in any agreement to conclude the war, which commenced with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
"We are considering that, but we are actually looking to regain some and facilitate some exchanges. It’s complex. It’s not straightforward; it’s very intricate. But we’re aiming to reclaim some, and we’re going to arrange some exchanges. There will be some territory swaps that will benefit both sides," Trump responded.
Zelenskyy stated in a statement on Saturday, "We are prepared, alongside President Trump, together with all our partners, to strive for a genuine and, most importantly, lasting peace — a peace that will not collapse due to Moscow’s desires."
"The Ukrainian populace deserves peace,"
Sourse: abcnews.go.com
