Overview

• The U.S. Secret Service has flown in hundreds of agents, SUVs and equipment to establish a dual security perimeter under strict reciprocity rules with Russian protection teams.
• President Trump said territorial swaps and economic incentives would be on the table but clarified he is not negotiating for Ukraine and that Kyiv must decide any land concessions.
• Russian delegates include senior business figures and State Duma deputy Viktor Vodolatsky, who signaled interest in developing Alaska’s rare earth minerals as part of potential economic incentives.
• Anchorage’s hotels and vehicle rental services are fully booked, prompting local officials to coordinate with federal and military authorities to manage logistical challenges during peak season.
• Senators and European leaders, including Lisa Murkowski, warned against legitimizing Russian gains without Kyiv’s direct involvement and stressed that any peace deal must provide enforceable guarantees for Ukraine.