US President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska. The meeting comes after a deadline was set for Russia to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine. If no agreement is reached, the US may impose “secondary sanctions” on countries importing oil from Russia. Trump hinted at the timing and location of the meeting earlier, saying it would be a popular location that would make Russia happy. However, uncertainty remains about whether the US will hit Moscow with new economic penalties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed faith in Trump’s ability to end the war, while Zelenskyy’s advisors have warned of the potential for territorial concessions in any deal. The meeting is seen as a crucial moment in efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and ease tensions between the US and Russia.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trumps-deadline-arrives-putin-agree-ceasefire-face-sanctions/story?id=124479057