Washington, Aug. 15 -- US President Donald Trump shared a message ahead of the much-anticipated face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska that could determine not only the trajectory of the war in Ukraine but also the fate of European security.

In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said, "High Stakes!"

A few hours after this, he departed for Alaska for his meeting with the Russian President. The summit is scheduled for August 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

Ahead of his meeting with Putin, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Putin is now ready to pursue peace. The summit is scheduled for August 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

"I think President...