Trump Rules Out Economic Talks with Putin Ahead of Alaska Meeting
Putin praised the “vigorous” efforts of the United States and even suggested that both powers “could reach a nuclear agreement.”
Quick overview
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on August 15 in Alaska to discuss the war in Ukraine.
- Trump believes Putin wants peace and will not consider economic deals until the conflict is resolved.
- The meeting is highly anticipated, with both leaders expressing confidence in a positive outcome.
- Anchorage is bustling with activity as international media and visitors prepare for the summit.
Both leaders will be joined by their respective delegations. Trump believes Putin “wants peace in Ukraine” and that “if it’s a bad meeting, it will end very quickly.”
Ahead of their meeting this Friday, August 15, in Alaska, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Republican leader made clear he will not consider any “economic deals” until the conflict is over.
“I’ve noticed he’s bringing a lot of Russian businesspeople. And that’s good. I like it because they want to do business — but they won’t do it until we solve the war,” Trump said aboard Air Force One en route to Alaska.
He also stated that he would talk to Putin about the need to stop the loss of life, noting that while the Russian leader may think prolonging the war could lead to a better deal, “it actually hurts him,” according to Europa Press.
“I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine. I’m here to bring them to the table,” Trump summed up.
Meeting Information
In a day charged with anticipation, the meeting is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. local time. Throughout the week, both leaders expressed confidence in a positive outcome, while world leaders focused their attention on the talks.
The summit will take place at Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base in Anchorage. In the run-up to the meeting, Putin praised the “vigorous” efforts of the United States and even suggested that both powers “could reach a nuclear agreement.”
Trump’s message before the summit — and an Alaska packed with visitors
On Truth Social this morning, hours before facing Putin, Trump kept it brief: “Much at stake!!!”
Meanwhile, the city of Anchorage is buzzing with activity and expectation. Outside the gates of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, cameras are trained on every move as international reporters test their equipment and rehearse their coverage.
For Anchorage — more accustomed to fishing vessels and cruise ships — the summit has turned ordinary street corners into landmarks for the global press. Locals say the influx is visible in shops and streets alike: cafés are filled with conversations about possible outcomes, hotels and restaurants are fully booked, and rental car prices have surged.
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