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What do Putin and Trump each want from summit in Alaska?

August 14, 2025

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska for a summit focused on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, though both leaders approach with different priorities. Putin seeks international recognition and territorial gains in Ukraine, viewing the summit itself as evidence that Western isolation efforts have failed. Trump, while positioning himself as a global peacemaker potentially seeking Nobel recognition, has shown inconsistent positions toward both Ukraine and Russia in recent months.

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