Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy explained to Newsweek what he saw as the geopolitical significance of the high-stakes meeting being in his state.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin head to Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit as the U.S. seeks a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet face-to-face in Alaska. Ahead of the high-stakes summit, Trump expressed a desire to "set the table for the next meeting," while also warning Russia of "severe consequences" if the talks don't go well.