"Though that may not be enough to compel Putin to seek peace, it does suggest that the walls are closing in on him."

"The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he posted on his social media platform.

Russia has already started seeking excuses for a possible cancellation of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Specifically, the Kremlin is preemptively blaming unnamed "certain countries" for attempting to "disrupt the meeting,