President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation hold a joint press conference | July 16, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

President Trump announced Friday on Truth Social that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin Aug. 15 in Alaska.

The meeting is expected to focus on ending the years-long war between Russia and neighboring Ukraine.

Trump’s full announcement:

“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!”