Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic approach as “energetic and sincere,” ahead of their highly anticipated meeting in Alaska. The talks, set for tomorrow, mark the first face-to-face encounter between the two leaders since 2018 and are aimed at advancing peace efforts in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.

Speaking to Fox News Radio, President Trump said there is a “25 percent chance” the meeting “will not be a successful meeting,” acknowledging the challenges of securing immediate breakthroughs. The primary objective, he emphasized, is to arrange direct talks between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump revealed he has three potential locations in mind for such a summit but offered no details.

While an immediate ceasefire remains uncertain, the Alaska meeting is being framed as a key moment in Trump’s broader “peace plan,” which seeks to end the conflict through direct negotiation and alternative diplomatic channels, in contrast to Zelenskyy’s earlier “peace formula” that stresses Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sustained international support.

The outcome of tomorrow’s discussions could determine whether momentum builds toward a historic three-way negotiation — or if tensions continue to stall peace efforts.