JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska for their pivotal summit Friday that could reshape the war in Ukraine and relations between Moscow and Washington.

The leaders were expected to greet each other on the tarmac. Officials erected a special stage, with a large “Alaska 2025” sign flanked by parked fighter jets and red carpets. Uniformed military members stood at attention nearby. B-2s and F-22s — military aircraft designed to oppose Russia during the Cold War — were flying over to mark the moment.

rump and Putin have shared closely watched handshakes before , but their latest one will be as scrutinized as any, as will their body language or hints about how each is feeling.

White House press secretary Kar

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