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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, in a summit marked by high expectations but limited results on August 15, 2025. The two leaders met for a closely watched summit amid ongoing tensions over the war in Ukraine. Anticipated to be a potential turning point, the talks drew global attention with hopes of paving the way to peace, but concluded with no concrete ceasefire agreement or breakthrough. After approximately 2 hours of talks, the two men appeared before reporters for what had been billed as a joint news conference but took minimal questions (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Trump and Putin arrived under the watchful eye of fighter jets and a red carpet ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, signalling the gravity of this high-profile summit. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Third Slide: The two leaders shook hands firmly before riding together in the presidential limousine. The moment was captured right before the two presidents entered closed-door talks, overshadowed by ongoing geopolitical tensions. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Before initiating the summit talks, Putin visited an Alaskan WWII memorial, a symbolic gesture aimed at underscoring shared history amid current hostilities. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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The pair were joined by two of their top aides: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff accompanied Trump, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and national security adviser Yuri Ushakov went with Putin. At left is Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and second from right is Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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In a tense media session, Putin faced pointed questions about civilian deaths in Ukraine, evading detailed answers as reporters pressed for accountability and acknowledgement for the human lives lost.(Photo Source: Associated Press)
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In public remarks, Putin cautioned Ukraine and European nations not to obstruct peace efforts, emphasising regional responsibility while maintaining Russia’s stance on territorial issues. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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Despite extensive dialogues, the summit concluded without a ceasefire framework or binding commitments, highlighting enduring gaps and continuing hostilities in Ukraine. Putin hinted in English that future talks might take place in Moscow, a symbolic nod to ongoing diplomacy, while Trump responded with cautious optimism toward a possible follow-up summit. (Photo Source: Associated Press)
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