The meeting between US President Trump and Russian President Putin is taking place in Anchorage, Alaska. It is set to start at 11am AKDT and last approximately seven hours, culminating in a joint press conference. The atmosphere among local residents is mixed, with excitement about the visit balanced by concerns over potential agreements between the two leaders. Demonstrations in support of Ukraine are evident in the streets of Anchorage, reflecting local solidarity with the country. Both sides arrive with opposing goals, making the negotiations challenging.
The summit is set to start 11am AKDT, which for us in Europe is 8pm BST, 9pm CEST, starting a flurry of diplomacy between the two delegations in a variety of formats: one-on-one and in larger groups. It is expected to conclude some seven hours later, according to the schedule, with plans for a joint press conference with both leaders.
Local residents are torn between excitement over high-profile visit and trepidation over what US-Russian leaders might agree, with some even joking: Please don't sell us back.
Solidarity with Ukraine was palpable on the streets of Anchorage, with demonstrations in support for the war-torn country with various banners further exploring that theme.
The talks are not going to be easy at all, with both sides coming with almost completely opposite aims and ambitions.
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