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The leaders shook hands and got into the same limousine as they headed off to start discussions.
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Aug. 15, 2025, 4:30 p.m. ET

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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump shake hands on a red carpet in front of a plane.
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Trump and Putin Meet for Summit That Could Reshape War in Ukraine

After arriving in Alaska, President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia posed for pictures before getting into the same limousine — a highly unusual move. The talks are expected to last for hours.

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