President Donald Trump greets Russia's President Vladimir Putin Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska to hold talks on issues including the war in Ukraine.Both leaders exchanged a firm handshake on the red carpet, which stretched from each of their planes and met at the centre. The two leaders shared smiles and brief pleasantries as they posed for photographers from around the world.⚡️ FIRST Trump–Putin handshake in over half a DECADE https://t.co/ewso99GwRh pic.twitter.com/81FbVBGasd— RT (@RT_com) August 15, 2025Advisers said the meeting is expected to last six to seven hours.On his way, Trump told reporters, “I’m not here to negotiate for Ukraine… I think it’s going to work out very well – and if it doesn’t, I’m going to head back home real fast.”“Putin believes that his continuous attacks give him strength in negotiations, but I think that hurts him. I think we will achieve some result at the summit with Putin. I am working to end the war to save lives. Russia will face severe economic consequences if it does not reach an agreement,” Trump added, noting they will discuss land exchange but that it is for Ukraine to decide.While Trump was en route, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “It is time to end the war, and the necessary steps must be taken by Russia. We are counting on America.”This is Putin’s first visit to the West since the war began in February 2022.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:donald trumpvladimir putin