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ANALYSIS: Kremlin’s War Dogs in Alaska – Meet the Kremlin Delegation Driving Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit
As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska, the Kremlin’s delegation reveals Moscow’s real agenda: sanctions deals, war financing, and propaganda – not peace. Here’s who’s at the table.
Aug. 16, 2025
US
Lobster Summit, Speedboat Spins, Pecan Pie: Putin’s US Visits Throughout Time
Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s trip to Alaska would be his eighth stint on American soil since 1999, while he enjoyed six meetings with President Trump during the latter’s first term.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Putin Smirks, Shrugs Off Question on Ukraine Civilian Killings in Alaska
During a pre-meeting photo-op with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, Putin was asked about civilian killings in Ukraine and gestured as if he didn’t understand the question.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
Trump–Putin Alaska Meeting Kicks Off
“Thank you,” the US president said in his only remark right before his in-person meeting with Putin.
Aug. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Trump, Putin Land in Alaska for Bilateral Summit, Shake Hands on Red Carpet
As Trump and Putin touch down in Alaska for their meeting later today, Trump warned that US-Russia economic ties are on the table but won’t deepen unless Moscow’s invasion ends.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
LIVE: Trump-Putin Alaska Meeting, Straight From Alaska
The meeting between the US and Russian heads of state had started at around 10:30 p.m. Kyiv time, which would see the two discuss the war in Ukraine and potential ties restoration – stay tuned.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
Top News
Alaska Summit in Perspective
A prominent American-Ukrainian leader and lawyer assesses the controversial Trump-Putin meeting on US territory.
Aug. 15, 2025
Russia
Overnight Tuna Mayo, Folding Camp Beds – Putin’s Media Dismayed at Icy Welcome in Alaska
The journalists also complained of having to queue to brush their teeth and being unable to use their mobile data due to sanctions.
Aug. 15, 2025
Putin
How Many Times Did Trump and Putin Meet Before Alaska? The Full Scoreboard
Over eight years, Trump and Putin met six times; their seventh meeting in Alaska comes with war in Ukraine, sanctions and global security hanging in the balance.
Aug. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Two Thirds of Americans Think US Should Defend Ukraine, Poll Finds
US support for aid to Ukraine has increased over the past six months, Pew Research data shows. But, most respondents have little faith in Trump’s role as deal-maker-in-chief – especially with Putin.
Aug. 15, 2025
Top News
‘Very Nervous’ – Oil Prices Rise Ahead of US-Russia Summit
As Wall Street frets about inflation figures, oil traders are watching Anchorage closely for signs about the future of sanctions on Russia.
Aug. 15, 2025
China
OPINION: China, Trump, and the Alaska Trap: Why Ukraine Must Beware the Illusions of Peace
As the US and Russia bargain over Ukraine’s future, Beijing’s rare earth ambitions – and Europe’s strategic complacency – could spell a geopolitical windfall for China.
Aug. 15, 2025
Europe
Trump Plans Follow-Up Summit With Putin, Zelensky, European Leaders After Alaska Talks
Trump says a second meeting with Putin, Zelensky, and possibly European leaders could follow the Alaska summit – but cautions there’s only a 25% chance of success for Friday’s talks.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2025
Ukraine
‘We Have Sacrificed Too Much’ – Ukrainians Defiant Ahead of Friday’s Alaska Talks
Land or peace? As the US and Russia are rumored to discuss plans to carve up Ukraine in a bid to end Moscow’s invasion, Kyiv Post reached out to locals on the streets of Kyiv to gauge their reaction
Aug. 14, 2025
Putin
Putin’s Alaska Gambit: KGB Tactics Exposed
As Trump prepares to meet Putin in Alaska, analysts warn: this isn’t diplomacy – it’s a KGB-style power play designed to sideline Ukraine and script a win for Moscow.
Aug. 14, 2025
Trump
Long-Term Ukraine Peace Will Take Time, Warns Rubio as Trump Eyes ‘25% Chance’ of Summit Failure
The top US diplomat has cautioned that while a breakthrough at the Alaska summit could bring a halt to the fighting, a lasting resolution to the war will require more time and negotiation.
Aug. 14, 2025
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