U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, a U.S. military installation in Anchorage that serves as the headquarters for the Alaskan Command and the 11th Airborne Division. This summit marks the first direct engagement between Trump and Putin since Trump retook office. The primary agenda for the meeting is to negotiate an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The location was chosen for its neutrality and security, providing a strategic yet neutral venue for the discussions. The White House confirmed that the meeting will be a one-on-one bilateral session. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte indicated that the summit will serve to gauge the Kremlin’s willingness to end the conflict. Trump described the meeting as a "feel-out meeting," emphasizing its exploratory nature. The announcement has drawn international attention as it represents a significant diplomatic effort to address the Ukraine war.