US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Friday 15th of August at the Elmendorf-Richardson Military Base near Anchorage, Alaska.
The meeting, described by analysts as one of the most important diplomatic events in recent years, was held to discuss the war in Ukraine and explore ways to end the conflict.
According to news sources, the two leaders shook hands after arriving at the Alaska airport and then were transported to the location of the talks in the US presidential car.
The meeting, which was attended by officials such as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, lasted about 6 to 7 hours.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that the talks were held in a constructive atmosphere and in the presence of senior advisers from both sides.
Before this meeting, Trump had announced that his main goal of this meeting was to save lives and try to establish peace.
He also emphasized that he is not negotiating on behalf of Ukraine, but rather intends to pave the way for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to participate in future negotiations.
However, the failure to invite Zelensky to the meeting has drawn criticism from Kiev and some European allies.
According to reports, topics such as a possible ceasefire, territorial exchange, and security guarantees for Ukraine were raised during the meeting.
Trump stated that any decision on a land swap would be up to Ukraine, but that ideas had been discussed.
Meanwhile, the flight of American B-2 bombers over the base during the welcome of Putin was interpreted as a display of US military power, and reactions to the visit were mixed.
While some see it as a step towards peace, the Ukrainian people and Western media have expressed concerns about the possible outcomes of these talks.
Exact details of the results of the meeting have not yet been released, but official statements or a joint press conference are expected to provide more information in the coming hours.
This meeting has received global attention as a turning point in US-Russian relations and developments in the Ukrainian war.
