Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced on his Truth Social account that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025. The announcement was shared across multiple posts on August 8, 2025.
In a post dated August 8, 2025, Trump wrote: "President Trump News Community - BREAKING https://t.co/dHxUF2SKX4".
Later the same day, Trump provided more details about the upcoming event, stating: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.08.25 06:03 PM EST
The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to".
A subsequent post further clarified the purpose of the meeting: "The meeting is set between President Trump and Putin to discuss ending the war with Ukraine.
Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.08.25 06:03 PM EST https://t.co/WJgHFeMYhH".
The planned discussion between Trump and Putin focuses on efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has been a central issue in international relations since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
