Trump and Putin meet in Alaska — first photos released

15 August 2025 22:20

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Mariia Korobova

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US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met in Alaska. They shook hands at the airport in Anchorage.

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Trump and Putin meet in Anchorage

The American president met with the Russian president at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Alaska. Trump arrived in Anchorage 30 minutes before Putin, waiting for him to land.

Donald Trump. Photo: still from the video

The Russian dictator was met with a red carpet at the airport.

Vladimir Putin. Photo: still from the video

Additionally, Trump decided to showcase military might by lining up an honor guard of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters on the runway.

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At the meeting, Trump and Putin were friendly and shook hands.

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump shake hands. Photo: Reuters

Then, Trump and Putin got into the presidential car and headed to the summit venue. During the trip, the American president and the Russian president had a conversation.

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