Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska, Urges Ukraine Ceasefire Now

US-Russia – (Special – Correspondent / Web Desk) – United States President Donald Trump is heading to Alaska for a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging an immediate Ukraine ceasefire. Trump said he wanted the war to stop “today,” aiming to end the Russia-Ukraine war, the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, excluded from the meeting, fears the Trump-Putin summit could result in a frozen conflict and de facto Russian control over 20% of Ukraine. Trump reassured that Ukraine will decide on any territorial changes, emphasizing he is there to bring both sides to the peace talks table.

The Alaska meeting at a Cold War-era air base marks the leaders’ first face-to-face since Trump returned to the White House. Trump hopes that a Ukraine truce will boost his credentials as a global peacemaker and strengthen his bid for the Nobel Peace Prize.

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For Vladimir Putin, the summit is already a win, showing Russia’s return to global diplomacy despite years of Western sanctions. US-Russia relations, Ukraine’s future, and possible nuclear arms agreements are expected to dominate the Alaska peace talks. Trump admitted ending the Russia-Ukraine war has been more challenging than expected but sees this as a first step toward a three-way summit with Zelensky.

Zelensky has called for a “just peace” and direct involvement in future negotiations while highlighting Russia’s ongoing attacks. Hours before the summit, a Russian missile strike hit Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, killing one person.

Putin is bringing Russian business leaders to the US-Russia summit, though Trump insists trade discussions will only happen after the Ukraine ceasefire. Trump has warned of “severe” economic consequences if the talks fail. Kremlin insiders suggest Moscow may agree to freeze the war along current front lines if NATO expansion stops and sanctions are eased.

In a potential breakthrough, Putin has also hinted at a new nuclear arms control deal, replacing the last treaty set to expire in 2026.

Despite these signals, many Ukrainians remain doubtful. “Nothing good will come from this. We will not give away our land,” said Tetiana Harkavenko, a Kyiv resident.

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The Trump-Putin Alaska summit could decide the future of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, reshape US-Russia relations, and influence global stability for years to come.