The announcement of the summit between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin It was surprised and many questions. Although the date is set for Friday (15.08.2025), all the rest remain mystery: Where will the Ankorage take place? How much will it last? What issues will be raised on the table? wonders Anchorage Daily News.
Neither the White House nor the local authorities of Alaska have confirmed the smallest detail of the organization. On Monday, three days after the announcement, the Governor of the State, the two senators and the mayor of Akoradz assured that they had not received any official information. Even more confused, Donald Trump said in a press conference that he would go to Russia on Friday to meet Vladimir Putin, while preparations in Alaska seem to be moving on.
Restrictions on flights already in force
An evidence that the meeting is being organized is the fact that the Federal Aviation Service (FAA) issued Monday a directive on the closure of several miles of airspace around Friday due to “VIP of Travel”.
The Ministry of Transport has also warned of potential traffic jams and temporary traffic holidays, implying that travel may be about one airports.
Historically previous… at airports
The story offers some indications: In 1984, Ronald Reagan had met Pope Ioannis Pavlos II at Ferbanks International Airport. In 1971, Richard Nixon had welcomed Emperor Hirohitos at the base of Elmentorf, in front of 5,000 spectators.
These sites, as well as Ankorage’s Ted Stevens International Airport, are one of the few infrastructures that can host both the Russian Air Force One and Presidential aircraft.
A luxurious choice: The Captain Cook Hotel
If the two leaders choose to meet outside the airport, the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage is a natural nomination. The property has hosted Barack Obama and has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jing in 2017, at a dinner held at the Crow’s Nest restaurant on the top floor. With experience in safety requirements, it can offer a more discreet and symbolic space.
Summit in the midst of military high schools
This meeting will take place as Alaska hosts two large -scale military exercises: Northern Edge, which mobilizes thousands of soldiers by August 29, and the Arctic Edge 2025, which lasts all month in various areas of the state.
For former anti -government Midd Trentwell, Alaska is a strategic choice: “Putin can fly here quickly, so does Trump, and this land has a common story – it was Russian before it becomes American.”
Despite the pressed timetable and silence of the White House, he says he has no “doubt”: Donald Trump will be in Alaska on Friday to meet Vladimir Putin.