Kathrine Frich
The protest will be held under the slogan “Alaska with Ukraine”.
The protest will be held under the slogan “Alaska with Ukraine”.
Alaska Plans Protests Ahead of Trump–Putin Meeting
Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, will see protests on August 14, one day before President Donald Trump meets Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The action is organized by Stand Up Alaska to oppose what they call authoritarianism.
“Alaska With Ukraine” Is the Slogan
The protest will be held under the slogan “Alaska with Ukraine”.
In a statement, organizers said: “We are gathering to send a clear message to both Trump and Putin: Alaska is firmly against authoritarianism.”
Locals Urged to Join the Demonstrations
On Facebook, Stand Up Alaska called on residents to take to the streets.
The post reads: “Join us in Anchorage, Alaska, to protest the presence of an international war criminal (Vladimir Putin).”
Meeting Confirmed for August 15 in Alaska
Donald Trump confirmed that he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15.
Russian aide Yuri Ushakov also confirmed the date and place, saying the request came directly from Putin during talks with Trump’s envoy Steve Whitkoff.
Reports of Possible Ceasefire Conditions
Different news outlets have reported on possible deals for Ukraine. Bloomberg wrote about a freeze of the front lines without ceding Donetsk and Luhansk.
The Wall Street Journal said Putin might agree if Ukrainian troops leave Donbas.
Kremlin Still Pushing for Full Control
German paper BILD reported the Kremlin wants full control over Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia.
Kiev has rejected this outright, saying there will be no territorial concessions to Russia.
Zelensky: “No One Will Give Up Our Land”
President Volodymyr Zelensky said: “No one will or cannot withdraw from it. Ukrainians will not give their land to an occupier.”
He pointed to the Constitution of Ukraine, which bans giving up any territory.
Intelligence: Putin Not Seeking Peace
Zelensky later said, citing intelligence, that Putin is moving troops and equipment for new attacks.
He warned: “Putin just wants to present the meeting with America as his personal victory.”
Trump’s Tariff Deadlines Pass Without Action
In July, Trump threatened 100% secondary tariffs on Russia and its trade partners unless there was a ceasefire within 50 days.
He later cut the deadline to 10 days, which passed on August 8. No sanctions came after Putin offered to meet.
