The Kremlin confirmed Putin's meeting with Trump in Alaska

Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will focus on discussing a long-term settlement of the Ukrainian conflict during the summit in Alaska, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters.

He noted that "in Alaska and in The economic interests of our countries also intersect in the Arctic, and prospects for the implementation of large-scale and mutually beneficial projects are being viewed."

"But, of course, the presidents themselves will undoubtedly focus on discussing options for achieving a long—term peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis," Ushakov said.