WASHINGTON: Donald Trump styles himself as a strongman. And that’s exactly what he sees in Vladimir Putin. Their complicated relationship will be put to the test at a summit in Alaska on Friday, where the two leaders who claim to admire each other will seek to outmaneuver one another over how to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the two were close to a bromance during Trump’s first term (2017-2021), their relationship has grown strained during his second term.

Donald Trump rewarding the Kremlin’s hardline attitude shows Russia can still sideline Ukraine from deal to end war

WASHINGTON: Donald Trump styles himself as a strongman. And that’s exactly what he sees in Vladimir Putin. Their complicated relationship will be put to the test at a summit in…

Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss Ukraine conflict, with potential for ceasefire negotiations.

The Russian leader senses a chance for more international recognition, while his American counterpart hopes to play peacemaker.

Trump has long boasted that he’s gotten along well with Putin, even praising him as “pretty smart” for invading Ukraine. But now he wants a cease-fire.

High-stakes Trump-Putin summit in Alaska could shape Ukraine war and European security.

President Trump downplayed expectations for the Summit, calling it a 'feel-out meeting', adding that it's not up to just him to make a deal. His diplomacy methods will be key to…

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska: President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin met for about 2 1/2 hours on Friday, a summit in Alaska that started with a handshake,…

Putin will hope to appeal to Trump’s business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.

Donald Trump will host Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday,15 August 2025 for their first face-to-face meeting since 2019. The summit, to be held at a Cold War-era…

Alaska Summit: Trump and Putin meet in Alaska for high-stakes summit amid Ukraine conflict, with tense exchanges and uncertain outcomes.