New Delhi | August 10, 2025:
In a significant diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump is preparing to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to end the ongoing *Russia-Ukraine war. The high-profile meeting is set to take place in *Alaska on August 15, 2025.
Reacting to the announcement, India has extended its support to the peace initiative. *Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated, *“India welcomes the agreement between the Presidents of the United States and Russia to meet in Alaska on August 15. We see this as an opportunity to bring the Ukraine conflict to an end.”
The Alaska meeting is being viewed by international observers as a potential breakthrough in one of the most prolonged and devastating conflicts in recent history. Analysts say that direct talks between Trump and Putin could pave the way for renewed ceasefire negotiations and possibly a broader peace framework.
India has consistently called for dialogue and diplomacy in resolving global disputes, emphasizing that prolonged wars disrupt not only regional stability but also global economic recovery.
Key Highlights
- Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska on August 15, 2025 to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
- India welcomes the meeting, calling it an opportunity for peace.
- Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, issues official statement of support.
- Meeting seen as a possible breakthrough in Ukraine crisis diplomacy.