What to know about the Trump-Putin meeting today

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine.

The two leaders greeted each other at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, shaking hands and walking down a red carpet before entering the presidential limousine together. A bilateral meeting is now underway. Mr. Trump and Putin are expected to hold a joint press conference after the talks.

Mr. Trump has said he wants to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, which Russia invaded in 2022.

CBS News 24/7 has live coverage of the summit from Anchorage, and the "CBS Evening News" will broadcast from Anchorage on Friday evening.

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