According to Xinhua News Agency in Beijing on August 15, based on the latest schedule released by the White House, Trump traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, on the morning of the 15th Washington time. The Russian side stated that on the 15th, Putin would first inspect the Magadan region in Russia's Far East before heading to Anchorage. Regarding the upcoming 'Putin-Trump meeting,' Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov told the media that before the start of the Russian-American presidential meeting, the Russian side will not speculate on the results of the meeting.
U.S. media: Trump will personally welcome.
NBC reported on the 15th that during the U.S.-Russia presidential meeting, Trump will personally welcome Putin at the meeting venue with the highest etiquette.
The report also stated that the meeting will be held at Elmendorf-Richardson Joint Military Base, and Trump plans to roll out a red carpet at the military base.
According to a report from the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 15th, citing the schedule released by the White House, Trump will depart from the White House for Anchorage at 6:45 AM Washington time (6:45 PM Beijing time) on the 15th; at 11 AM local time in Alaska (3 AM Beijing time on the 16th), Trump will participate in bilateral activities with Putin in Anchorage; Trump will leave Anchorage at 5:45 PM local time in Alaska (9:45 AM Beijing time on the 16th).
Previously, Russian presidential assistant Ushakov stated that Putin and Trump would first hold a separate meeting, followed by a meeting with both delegations, with the core topic being the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.
Peskov: Putin will first inspect Magadan.
Russian President's Press Secretary Peskov stated that during Putin’s visit to Magadan on the 15th, he will inspect local industrial production, 'This is a comprehensive inspection of the region. Given the geographical situation of our country, the President never misses any opportunity to address regional affairs during visits, and this time will be no different.'
Peskov said: “He will then head to Alaska to address Russian-American relations.”
Lavrov: Do not speculate on the meeting results.
Lavrov stated on the 14th that before the start of the Russian-American presidential meeting, the Russian side will not speculate on the results of the meeting.
Lavrov said during a live broadcast on 'Russia 24' that the Russian position is clear and supported by relevant arguments, and the Russian side will clarify its clear position during the Russian-American presidential meeting.
He said that during the recent visit of the U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Issues, Wittekov, to Russia, both sides have done a lot of work, 'We hope to continue this very useful dialogue tomorrow (during the Russian-American presidential meeting).'
According to previous reports from the Russian Satellite News Agency, Lavrov and the Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Darchiev have arrived in Alaska, USA, to participate in the Russian-American presidential meeting.