American officials are rushing to finalize details ahead of Friday’s summit talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with both logistical and geopolitical issues still unsettled four days ahead of the momentous sit-down.

The US President takes questions during an announcement around tackling crime in Washington DC. It comes days before a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.

Ukrainian fighters in Sloviansk oppose the Trump-Putin summit swap plan, warning it would strengthen Russia’s position.