US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska on Friday, August 15 to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. Trump announced the talks on social media, and the Kremlin called the location “quite logical” given its proximity to Russia. A senior White House official told CBS the meeting’s details remain fluid, with the possibility of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joining. Zelensky stressed that any solution “must include Ukraine” and voiced readiness to work with partners for a “lasting peace.” The announcement came hours after Trump suggested Ukraine might need to cede territory to end the conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022.