Anchorage, Alaska, became a vibrant hub of political expression on Thursday evening as hundreds of residents gathered to protest a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The summit is scheduled to take place Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, drawing both local and international attention.
The protest unfolded at the busy intersection of Seward Highway and Northern Lights Boulevard, where demonstrators waved Ukrainian flags, held hand-painted signs, and chanted messages of support for Ukraine. The gathering drew people of all ages, with many receiving honks and cheers from drivers caught in rush hour traffic.
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A marching band added a rhythmic pulse to the demonstration, while foreign news crews captured the scenes for audiences around the world. Some protesters voiced broader criticisms of Trump’s policies, while others focused their ire specifically on the upcoming meeting with Putin, citing concerns over Russia’s role in the war in Ukraine.
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Anchorage, though thousands of miles from Eastern Europe, has a strong Ukrainian community and a history of standing in solidarity with global causes. Thursday’s rally was both a show of support for Ukraine and a message of disapproval toward the optics of a high-profile meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders while the conflict rages on.
As Trump and Putin prepare to meet behind closed doors, protesters hope their voices echo beyond the snowy streets of Alaska — sending a signal that in the far north, the call for justice and accountability still rings loud.
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