US President Donald Trump no longer plans to meet privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, but will instead be accompanied by his closest advisers.

This was announced by the White House, AFP reported.

Instead of the previously planned one-on-one meeting, Trump will be accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff before a larger meeting over lunch, which will also be attended by other officials, White House press secretary Carolyn KarolineLeavitt announced on board Air Force One. | BGNES