Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The summit primarily focused on discussing the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. It was the first time Putin had visited a Western country since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, and the first meeting between Trump and Putin since Trump was reelected in 2024. Their meeting ended without a concrete agreement or ceasefire deal, but Trump later indicated that he believed the responsibility for ending the war now lies with Ukraine to cede territory. The summit included not just the two presidents but also a small delegation from each side.