Hundreds of pro-Ukraine protesters gathered in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025. The demonstration took place near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and in the city center, with participants carrying Ukrainian flags, sunflowers, and banners denouncing Putin's presence and opposing the summit plans. Protesters expressed frustration over Ukraine's exclusion from the talks, which were intended to lay the groundwork for a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Following the meeting, Ukrainian officials and citizens voiced disappointment and criticism, describing the summit as ineffective and expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of progress toward a ceasefire or peace deal. International media also reported negative reactions, highlighting the summit's failure to produce tangible outcomes for Ukraine.