Where will Trump and Putin meet next?

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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet in person for the first time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with the location confirmed as Alaska. This upcoming encounter, set for 15 August 2025 at a military base in Anchorage, marks a significant diplomatic shift after years of frozen relations. The meeting is intended to discuss a strategy for ending Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, though no formal agreements were reached during the initial summit[1][2].

Historically, high-stakes summits between US and Russian leaders have often occurred in neutral or strategically chosen territories, such as the proposed 2025 Budapest summit or the actual Alaska meeting. The 0% crowd-implied probability for a meeting reflects scepticism about whether the two leaders will actually engage beyond proximity, given that the Alaska summit ended without agreements and Russia has subsequently accused the US of failing to honour prior understandings[3][6]. Traders should note that Putin previously suggested Moscow as the next venue, while Trump hesitated due to political pressure[4].

Key catalysts include official announcements regarding the follow-up to the Alaska summit and any trilateral meetings involving Zelensky, which Lavrov has hinted may occur within weeks[5]. Traders must monitor the US-Russia diplomatic channel for confirmation of a second meeting before the June 2026 deadline, as the settlement window closes on 30 June 2026. Recent reports from Reuters confirm Russia’s stance that the US has not fulfilled commitments from the Alaska talks, suggesting further friction may delay or prevent a second encounter[6].

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