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When Trump and Putin Meet in Anchorage, Alaska’s Ukrainians Will Be Watching Closely
- On August 15, 2025, President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage for a one-on-one summit.
- Despite summit preparations, no visible moves occurred, as Municipal Manager Becky Pearson's memo omitted cleanup directives to spruce up downtown streets, and the Mayor's Office made no efforts to clear encampments.
- Grassroots groups including Stand UP Alaska are organizing peaceful protests amid high hotel demand in Anchorage, Alaska, driven by media and official bookings.
- On Thursday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance said Anchorage is prepared and views the summit as an opportunity to showcase its strategic global importance.
- Looking ahead, critics say hosting Putin under ICC warrants undermines U.S. commitments to international law and human rights, as Trump warned of `very severe consequences` if Putin declines a ceasefire.
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In Anchorage, Alaska, where US and Russian Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting on Friday, protests were held on Thursday…
Pro-Ukrainian protests have been taking place in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday. They have often been directed against Trump, who won last year's presidential election.
Ukrainians who fled to Alaska before the Russian invasion of their country welcome the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin with disbelief, but also hope that the meeting could lead to an end to the war.
Since Trump took office, there has been constant protest against his policies. The planned meeting with Putin in Alaska also provides ignition. On the spot, opponents express their anger.
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