Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin today at a military base near Anchorage for talks that could influence the Ukraine war’s outcome and European security. Trump aims to showcase his dealmaking skills, while Putin seeks recognition of Russia’s gains, NATO exclusion for Ukraine, and a shift toward Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not invited, alarming Kyiv and European allies. Trump has floated possible “territory swaps,” unsettling partners, but warned of “severe consequences” if Putin refuses peace. Analysts caution the summit risks boosting Putin’s legitimacy without tangible U.S. gains. The Alaska venue, just three miles from Russian territory, carries Cold War symbolism and offers secure, protest-free talks.