Updated August 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM MST

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, met Friday for a high-stakes summit on American soil with a leader isolated by the West over his invasion of Ukraine.

The two leaders were expected to make joint remarks at the conclusion of their meeting. About three hours after the leaders began meeting, Trump officials began to enter a room set up for a joint press conference, and reporters were ushered in.

Watch soon: Trump and Putin to address reporters

Flying with reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump projected confidence ahead of the summit while also trying to temper expectations.

"I want to see a ceasefire — rapidly," Trump said. "I don't know if it's going to be today, but I'm not going to be happy if it'

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