High-Stakes Summit: Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska on August 15

A historic summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. The White House has confirmed the location, indicating a crucial event in the relationship between the United States and Russia. After an assessment of available locations, the meeting was scheduled for Friday, August 15. The military base, located on the city’s northern edge, was selected due to its ability to meet the stringent security needs of such a high-profile meeting. Alternatives were explored, including options in Juneau and Fairbanks, but these venues proved unsuitable. Preparations are underway for this summit, the first face-to-face meeting between the leaders in over four years. Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio spoke in advance of the meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest. President Trump views the meeting as an opportunity to personally assess Putin’s intentions.