After leaving Alaska, Trump says he would prefer to "go directly to a peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine as he prepares to meet Zelensky on Monday.

President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska with a red carpet on the tarmac, military flyover, friendly handshakes and a short ride in his presidential limousine.

President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the start of their summit in Alaska. The two men arrived almost simultaneously and exchanged a warm handshake