United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in Anchorage, Alaska, on 15 August 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The White House has indicated that the summit will serve as a preliminary discussion to assess the potential for a peace agreement. While President Trump is advocating for a ceasefire, President Putin is focused on the retention of Russia’s current territorial gains. The exclusion of Ukrainian and key European leaders from these direct talks has prompted concerns, with Germany arranging a separate virtual meeting to ensure that Ukrainian interests are represented.