A photograph of US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, captured at their August 2025 summit in Anchorage, Alaska, has been displayed in the White House. The image is reportedly positioned in the Palm Room, a waiting area for official guests that links the West Wing to the executive residence.

The snapshot shows the two leaders walking side by side during their meeting last year and appears to match a photograph President Trump shared at an August press conference, stating it had been sent to him by Putin. It is placed above a family photo of Trump with his granddaughter.

The Palm Room was redesigned in September 2024 from a greenhouse-style lounge into a formal reception area with framed portraits. It serves as the main lobby for officials and journalists visiting the West Wing but is not part of public tours.

The display has drawn attention given the complex relationship between Trump and Putin. Since returning to office, President Trump has alternated between criticizing Putin’s handling of Ukraine and praising their personal rapport. Their August 2025 Alaska summit — the first face-to-face meeting between US and Russian leaders since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 — concluded without a ceasefire deal but was described by both sides as productive.

Putin has similarly portrayed his engagement with Trump as constructive, claiming that the Ukraine conflict might have been avoided had Trump remained in office. He has expressed optimism about future cooperation once the conflict ends.

The photo’s appearance coincides with diplomatic efforts over Ukraine. Last week, delegations from the US, Russia, and Ukraine held their first trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi since 2022, aimed at advancing a peace framework. While both sides described the discussions as constructive, territorial issues remain the primary obstacle.