The first meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, was marked by a special arrangement by Trump, with the B-2 stealth bomber and F-22 fighter jet formations flying over the scene. After shaking hands on the red carpet, the two leaders headed to the photo location, with the background filled by the U.S. Air Force's F-22 fighters. Putin and Trump appeared very relaxed at the scene, and the atmosphere was good. However, the meeting lasted only two hours, and neither the United States nor Russia announced any agreements or details of the talks. There was also no public disclosure of the specific conditions for Putin's ceasefire proposal.

After the U.S.-Russia summit, Trump gave a more than half-hour interview to American Fox TV, revealing his plan to "ally with Russia to counter China."

Russian media screenshot on August 15 regarding Trump and Putin agreeing to land exchange

According to Trump's intention, the U.S. would protect Russia's post-war interests and lift sanctions against Russia. This is all that Trump can offer to Russia. If this is the only content required from Putin to stop the war, it is almost impossible. From the current battlefield situation and the actual positions of both sides, it is clear that unless one side makes a significant concession, it is not possible. From the current perspective, it is definitely not feasible. However, from Trump's attitude, he seems satisfied, obviously indicating that Putin did not completely reject Trump, nor did he agree to him.

The meeting between Putin and Trump has drawn global attention

Trump gave Putin full face, mobilizing the B-2 stealth bomber and F-22 fighter jets

On August 15, 2025, after the meeting between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin, Trump accepted an interview with an American television station. The U.S. president stated that he had reached an agreement with Russian President Putin during the meeting. At that time, an American journalist asked whether the Ukraine conflict would end through land exchange and some form of security guarantee provided by the U.S., to which Trump replied, "I think these are points we have negotiated, and we have basically reached an agreement." "This meeting was very pleasant."

The U.S. military even deployed B-2 and F-22 jets to escort the Russian president's plane

Trump believes that Putin is a "strong person," "very tough," but this meeting was positive. Trump said, "Zelensky must sign the agreement because Russia is a powerful country, while Ukraine is not." Trump believes that Russia has tremendous nuclear potential, and he has always had a good personal relationship with Putin. Trump also said that the achievement of the Ukraine issue agreement depends on Zelensky and Europe. He also believes that this meeting result is perfect. Trump accused Biden and Obama of pushing China and Russia closer together, claiming that China and Russia were "natural enemies." He even claimed, "Russia has vast territory, and China has a large population. China needs Russia's land." He will also call NATO leaders and Zelensky, and the final agreement depends on them.

Although the U.S.-Russia summit was held, the frontline fighting did not stop at all.

This meeting exposed three purposes of Trump: First, to shift the issue of ending the Ukraine war to Europe and Ukraine. Trump now gives decision-making power to them, so the effect will not be ideal. It is impossible for the U.S. and Russia to reach an agreement, let alone the West and Russia. NATO and Ukraine will inevitably present a plan that Russia definitely cannot accept. Indirectly, it indicates that this meeting with Putin did not achieve the desired results, and Trump's role was not significant, preparing to blame Europe and Ukraine.

Russian special forces continue to fight

Now, it is easy for the U.S. and Russia to reach a consensus, but the key is whether Europe and Ukraine will accept it. Reality will make it impossible for anyone to do anything, as too many countries' interests are involved. The road is long; continue fighting, and it would be a blessing to stop within a few years. Such a high-intensity war between Ukraine and Russia cannot end in a short time. If Trump says there are achievements, it is likely that Putin's demands will be met, but the EU is unlikely to accept it.

If Trump does not cut off ties with Ukraine and Europe, then Trump's strategy of "allying with Russia to counter China" will not succeed.

Second purpose, Trump wants to win over Putin and continue implementing the "allying with Russia to counter China" strategy. He attributes the situation of China-Russia-Iran alliance to Biden and Obama. Therefore, taking advantage of the Ukraine conflict mediation, he offers Russia a series of favorable conditions, including lifting sanctions and restoring U.S.-Russia commercial flights. The core issue of the United States now is financial problems. No matter how much they mess around with Ukraine, the key is to solve this problem. Fighting Russia and winning over Russia affects the value of the dollar.

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