When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state's long history with Russia — and with international tensions.

United States President Donald Trump has cautioned Russia of “very severe” consequences if it refuses to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. Responding to a question at the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday, Trump was asked if Russia would face repercussions should President Vladimir Putin decline to halt the conflict following their upcoming talks.

European leaders held a high-stakes meeting Wednesday with President Trump, Vice President Vance, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO's chief ahead of Friday's U.S.-Russia summit.