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>>> President Trump met Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, in a three-on-three format with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on the US side.
>>> The White House released the full US delegation list, including senior cabinet members and security officials.
>>> Trump warned he may leave the meeting early if Russia avoids constructive dialogue or refuses to honor prior agreements.
>>> En route to Alaska, Trump said he expects the talks to go very well but will return quickly if not, also revealing a conversation with Belarusian leader Lukashenko about releasing political prisoners and potential future meetings.
>>> Trump stated Putin’s economy is in bad shape and that business with Russia will not resume until the war ends.
>>> The New York Times and The Washington Post report Trump faces a defining choice at the Alaska talks between US national interests, support for Ukraine, and potential personal deals with Putin.
>>> US Congressman Michael McCaul suggested Trump is buying time in negotiations by delaying key decisions.
>>> The Hill notes Republican support for aid to Ukraine has increased ahead of the Alaska summit.