Trump–Putin Alaska Summit Explained: Reunion, Rivalry, Or Political Theatre?

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin’s relationship has swung wildly between admiration and confrontation, making the Trump-Putin dynamic one of the most unpredictable in recent political history.. Trump has faced criticism for appearing overly lenient toward Russia, a country often seen as a longtime U.S. adversary, while simultaneously claiming to be the toughest American president on Russian policy. Now, the two leaders meet in Alaska as Trump pushes for a peace deal in the Russia–Ukraine war. Their history is tangled: allegations of Russian election meddling, controversial praise, sudden policy shifts, and moments of intense criticism. With the stakes higher than ever, the Alaska talks could mark a turning point — or just another unpredictable chapter in their volatile political saga. Watch as we break down the history, the stakes, and what this meeting could mean for global geopolitics.