On the 14th local time, US President Donald Trump stated in a speech at the White House that the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 15th would be an excellent encounter, but what’s more important is the upcoming second meeting. He believes that Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky can coexist harmoniously and achieve peace.
Trump mentioned that he will meet with Putin and Zelensky, possibly inviting some European leaders to join them as well.
On the 13th, Trump had indicated that if the meeting with Putin goes smoothly, a second meeting would be held soon, during which Zelensky would participate.
Trump and Putin are scheduled to meet in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, USA, on the 15th local time. On the 14th, Russian presidential aide Usachekov stated that the main part of their meeting will take place at the Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Military Base in Anchorage. (Wu Hanying)