Putin was welcomed with an elaborate setup at Alaska's Elmendorf Air Base, which includes a red carpet, multiple fighter jets, and bold signage proclaiming "ALASKA 2025." An "Alaska 2025" sign and red carpet were ready on the base tarmac for the leaders' arrival. The carpeting was lined on either side with fighter jets, parked at an angle.

US President Donald Trump is preparing to roll out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin's arrival at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska on 15 August. Source: European Pravda; NBC News,