President Donald Trump has landed in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of a crucial summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump says he wants a ceasefire in the Ukraine war “today” and aims to bring both sides to the table. Ukrainian President Zelensky, not invited, warns against concessions to Russia. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at 11 a.m. local time at a U.S. air force base. Stay tuned for real-time updates and visuals.

Breaking: Trump arrives in Alaska | Trump-Putin talks may last over 7 hours 

Three years of relentless fighting. Cities erased. Millions forced from their homes.
As Trump and Putin meet in Alaska to decide Ukraine’s fate, we break down the staggering cost in lives, land, and firepower.

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U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by Marco Rubio, has landed in Alaska ahead of a critical meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-profile summit comes at a time of heightened global tensions, with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, economic sanctions, and nuclear concerns dominating the agenda.


Trump-Putin meet: Trump threatens to walk away if no deal 

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Friday that his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska would yield results, while warning that Russia could face “very severe” repercussions if it fails to end the war in Ukraine.


Breaking: Trump Sets Realistic Expectations Ahead of Meeting with Putin 

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to personally greet Russian President Vladimir Putin at his plane upon arrival in Alaska. The meeting marks the beginning of high-stakes talks between the two leaders, focusing on resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and discussing broader US-Russia relations.


Trump-Putin Meet: Trump to Welcome Putin Personally at Alaska Summit 

Ukraine war in numbers | the deadly toll ahead of Trump–Putin meet 

During the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting, US President Donald Trump aims to discuss the recovery of Ukraine’s seaside property currently under Russian control. 


Trump-Putin Meet: Trump to Recover Ukraine’s Seaside Property from Russia 

On the eve of a landmark summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Russian forces have claimed major battlefield gains in Ukraine.
Russian forces claimed to have crippled Ukraine’s missile programme, and seem to be preparing a nuclear cruise missile test.
Ukraine, left out of the talks in Alaska, continues to strike back and has targeted a vital Russian oil hub.

Russia-Ukraine war: 6,200 Russian attack drones launched on Ukraine in July 

The Kremlin expresses hope that the Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will produce meaningful results, particularly regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and broader US-Russia relations.


Trump-Putin Meet: Kremlin Hopes Alaska Summit Brings Result

Hillary Clinton revealed on the Raging Moderates podcast that she would “honestly” nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, but only if he successfully brings an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.


Breaking: Hillary Clinton Says She Would Support Trump for Nobel Peace Prize- With a Catch

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to attend Friday’s summit in Alaska, each bringing different priorities as they prepare to discuss a potential resolution to Russia’s war in Ukraine.


Trump-Putin Meet: Why The Meeting Matters in Alaska? 

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose more tariffs on India if upcoming talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin fail to yield results. The warning comes amid ongoing trade tensions and disputes over India’s energy and agricultural policies.


Trump-Putin meet: US President Trump about to reach Alaska, Russia-Ukraine peace talks ahead 

Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 


Reports suggest US & EU sanctions on Russia likely to be discussed in Alaska summit 

U.S. President Donald Trump is traveling to Alaska to hold high-stakes talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on the conflict in Ukraine and exploring potential solutions for peace and stability in the region.


Breaking: Trump-Putin Meet: U.S. President departs for Alaska For Ukraine Talks 

Trump-Putin Meet: U.S. Warns of Additional Tariffs on India if Putin Talks Don’t Succeed 

U.S. President Donald Trump has left for Alaska to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he has described as a "high-stakes" summit. The talks aim to address critical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and potential ceasefire negotiations.


Breaking: Trump Departs for Alaska Ahead of “High-Stakes” Meeting with Putin 

Trump & Putin to discuss Ukraine peace and nuclear arms control | Russia-Ukraine peace talks

BREAKING: US President Leaves For Meeting With Russian President | Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks | WION


Breaking: US President Trump leaves for meeting with Russian President Putin

All eyes on high-stakes Putin-Trump meet in Alaska | Russia-Ukraine peace talks


Ahead of his high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with top military, economic, and diplomatic officials in Moscow. 

Trump-Putin Summit: US Warns Of Additional Tariffs On India If Peace Talks Fail 

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The United States has warned India of the possibility of increased secondary tariffs, following a 50 percent levy announced earlier this month. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a Bloomberg TV interview that any further action could depend on the outcome of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.


Trump-Putin Alaska Meet: Scott Bessent Warns: ‘Secondary Tariffs Could Go Up’

Putin-Trump summit: Russian president meets officials before crucial summit 

Russia appears to be preparing to test its nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik (NATO designation: SSC-X-9 Skyfall), ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, according to two US researchers and a Western security source, Reuters reported.&nbsp;Independent analysts Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in California and Decker Eveleth of the CNA research organisation in Virginia reached this conclusion after examining recent commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs. They noted significant activity at the Pankovo test site on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, including increased personnel, equipment, and the presence of ships and aircraft associated with previous Burevestnik tests. A Western security source, speaking to Reuters, confirmed that preparations for a launch are under way.&nbsp;

A satellite image from August 7, 2025, shows equipment at Russia’s Pankovo test site on Yuzhny Island in Novaya Zemlya.

&nbsp;<h2>A missile with global reach and complex capabilities</h2>&nbsp;The Burevestnik is designed to deliver a nuclear payload anywhere in the world. According to Reuters, it flies at extremely low altitudes to evade radar, follows unpredictable flight paths, and has near-indefinite loitering time, allowing it to approach targets from unexpected directions. The weapon is seen as a Russian response to Western air defence systems, including the US 'Golden Dome' missile defence shield under development. Putin has previously described the missile as 'invincible' against current and future missile defences, citing its almost unlimited range. However, the Nuclear Threat Initiative reports that the missile has a poor test record, with only two partial successes among 13 known attempts. Critics also warn of the potential environmental hazard from radiation emitted along its flight path.&nbsp;<h2>Political timing and arms control context</h2>&nbsp;While the researchers told Reuters that missile tests are usually scheduled well in advance, they acknowledged that the timing could have political implications. A test during the week of the Trump, Putin summit could serve as a show of force, overshadowing discussions and signalling defiance of US calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Experts, including former acting US undersecretary of state for arms control Tom Countryman, told Reuters that such schedules can be advanced or delayed for political reasons.&nbsp;The developments come as New START, the last US–Russia treaty limiting strategic nuclear deployments, is set to expire on February 5. Lewis and Eveleth also noted that Planet Labs imagery showed stacks of shipping containers, specialised equipment, and personnel arriving at the site since late July, along with two radar-equipped aircraft parked at Rogachevo military airfield since mid-July. Neither the White House, the Pentagon, the CIA, nor Russia’s Defence Ministry commented on the possible test when approached by Reuters. &nbsp;

They noted significant activity at the Pankovo test site on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, including increased personnel, equipment, and the presence of ships and aircraft associated with previous Burevestnik tests.

Russia appears to be preparing to test its nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik (NATO designation: SSC-X-9 Skyfall), ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday, according to two US researchers and a Western security source, Reuters reported. Independent analysts Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in California and Decker Eveleth of the CNA research organisation in Virginia reached this conclusion after examining recent commercial satellite imagery from Planet Labs. They noted significant activity at the Pankovo test site on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, including increased personnel, equipment, and the presence of ships and aircraft associated with previous Burevestnik tests. A Western security source, speaking to Reuters, confirmed that preparations for a launch are under way.

They noted significant activity at the Pankovo test site on the Barents Sea archipelago of Novaya Zemlya, including increased personnel, equipment, and the presence of ships and aircraft associated with previous Burevestnik tests.

Satellite images reveal Russia poised to test nuclear-powered missile ahead of Putin–Trump talks

The upcoming Putin–Trump summit is expected to focus on possible economic trade-offs to encourage a ceasefire in Ukraine, including potential U.S. and allied sanctions relief.


Putin-Trump summit: economic trade-offs on table to seal peace deal? 

As Russian forces unleash a brutal wave of strikes across Ukraine, Vladimir Putin prepares to sit down with Donald Trump in Alaska for a so-called “peace deal.” With cities burning and civilians caught in the crossfire, critics are calling the timing a calculated power play. Is this diplomacy or domination? 


Russia-Ukraine War: Inside Trump-Putin Alaska Meet | Why A Military Base Was Last Resort 

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed on Tuesday not to give eastern Ukrainian land to Russia, saying that abandoning the Donbas region would open the door for Russian President Vladimir Putin to “start a third war” in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelesnky Stunned By Trump's Proposal 'Swap Territories With Putin'

Russia is reportedly preparing to test its new nuclear-armed, nuclear-powered cruise missile. The potential test comes as President Vladimir Putin prepares for discussions with US President Donald Trump on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


Putin-Trump Meeting Looms as Russia Plans Nuclear Missile Test 

Trump warns Putin of severe consequences if he refuses to end the Ukraine war during high-stakes talks.


Russia-Ukraine War: Trump warns of severe consequences if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war 

US President Donald Trump warned of “severe consequences” for Russian President Vladimir Putin if the war in Ukraine continues. The statement came after a summit with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as global leaders urge de-escalation and a potential ceasefire.


US- Russia : Trump Issues Stark Warning to Putin Over Ongoing Ukraine War

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have approved a new plan for a Gaza offensive amid ongoing tensions in the region. The move signals a potential escalation in the conflict as Israeli forces prepare for expanded military operations.


IDF Says Campaign Will Continue Until All Hostages Are Freed & Hamas is Dismantled 

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