US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks on Friday at a military base in Alaska aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

 

The summit began with a handshake and exchange of greetings between the two leaders, who were joined by senior officials. Journalists were ushered out of the meeting room shortly afterward, where a backdrop displayed the words “Pursuing Peace.”

 

The face-to-face talks are being closely watched by European nations and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not included in the discussions and has publicly resisted Trump’s pressure to cede territory seized by Russia.

 

The Alaska summit marks a high-profile attempt by both leaders to address one of the world’s ongoing conflicts, with global attention focused on any potential breakthroughs or agreements that may emerge.