Anti-Putin protest planned in Alaska ahead of Trump-Putin meeting

An anti-Putin protest is being organised in Alaska, where a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is scheduled for 15 August.

As reported by non-governmental organisation Stand Up Alaska, the protest is planned for 14 August, the day before the US-Russia leaders’ summit.

Organisers explained that they oppose the presence of an international war criminal in their state: "With the governor's approval, the president has extended an invitation to Vladimir Putin, and we’re here to send a clear message to both Donald Trump and Putin: Alaska stands firmly against authoritarianism," they said, adding that Alaska supports Ukraine.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy expressed his satisfaction that the state will host the Trump-Putin meeting.

Large-scale online talks are planned for 13 August in various formats ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting, involving European leaders, the US and Ukraine.