Trump & Putin to Hold Alaska Summit for Ukraine Peace Talks — Could This End the War?

Historic Meeting Planned in Alaska

In a rare and high-profile diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in Alaska on August 15, 2025, for critical discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine war.

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Trump announced the summit on social media, and the Kremlin quickly confirmed it, calling Alaska a “logical” choice due to its proximity to Russia. Officials also hinted that Trump has been invited to Russia for a potential follow-up meeting.

So far, Ukrainian officials have remained silent about the announcement.

The Ukraine War: Three Years of Bloodshed

The war began in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. More than three years later, the conflict has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced millions, and left cities in ruins.

Russia currently controls about 20% of Ukraine’s territory, including Crimea (annexed in 2014) and large parts of the Donbas region. Despite repeated offensives, neither side has managed to deliver a decisive blow.

Trump’s Controversial Peace Proposal for Ukraine War

Just hours before confirming the meeting, Trump suggested that Ukraine might have to cede some territory to secure peace.

“You’re looking at land fought over for three and a half years. A lot of Russians have died. A lot of Ukrainians have died,” Trump said at the White House. “There will be territory returned, some swapped — arrangements that could benefit both sides.”

While Trump avoided sharing details, CBS News reported that the White House is floating a deal in which:

• Russia keeps the Donbas region and Crimea
• Russia gives up the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, which it partially controls

Putin’s Similar Offer and Ongoing Disagreements

The Wall Street Journal revealed that Putin recently proposed a similar arrangement to Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, during a meeting in Moscow.

However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently rejected any agreement that includes giving up Ukrainian territory. Kyiv sees such concessions as a surrender to Russian aggression.

A senior White House official told CBS that preparations for the Alaska summit are still “fluid,” leaving open the possibility that Zelensky could be involved in some way.

Failed Talks and Deep Divides

This is not the first attempt at peace talks. Three previous negotiation rounds between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul collapsed. Moscow’s demands have included:

• Ukraine declaring itself a neutral state
• Drastically reducing its military size
• Dropping its NATO membership ambitions
• Lifting all Western sanctions on Russia

Kyiv and its allies view these terms as unacceptable.

Trump’s Push for a Trilateral Deal

Despite these challenges, Trump expressed optimism about the possibility of a trilateral peace agreement involving the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine.

“European leaders want peace. President Putin, I believe, wants peace. And President Zelensky wants peace,” Trump told reporters. “Zelensky needs to have everything ready to sign, and I think he’s preparing for that.”

Earlier this summer, Trump warned that if Russia didn’t agree to a ceasefire by August 8, it would face tougher U.S. sanctions. However, as the deadline approached, the focus shifted from economic pressure to planning the Alaska meeting.

Why Alaska summit Matters

The Alaska summit will be the first face-to-face meeting between a U.S. president and Putin since Joe Biden met him in Geneva in 2021. Trump and Putin last spoke directly in February this year.

Global attention will be fixed on the talks, with world leaders watching to see if the meeting produces a breakthrough or ends in disappointment like previous negotiations.

For the people of Ukraine, the outcome could mean the difference between continued war and the start of peace. For the U.S. and Russia, it could reshape future relations — and redefine their roles on the global stage.

Trump and Putin to Hold High-Stakes Peace Talks Amid Ukraine War: Global Attention Intensifies

What’s Next for U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Relations

If successful, the Alaska summit could reshape U.S.-Russia relations and bring long-awaited relief to millions affected by the war. But if talks fail, the conflict could enter another prolonged phase.