U.S.-Russia summits through the years (28 images)

The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki follows decades of tradition of summits between these two nations. Look back at the meetings through the years.

Reagan (R) and Gorbachev leave their morning meeting after concluding their second round of talks October 11, 1986 at Hofdi House in Reykjavik, Iceland. UPI File Photo

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After a marathon final session, Reagan (L) and Gorbachev failed to reach an agreement on arms control during their second summit meeting in Reykjavik, Iceland, on October 12, 1986. File Photo by Dennis Paquin/UPI

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Reagan (R) and Gorbachev stand side by side on the White House lawn on December 7, 1987, during welcoming ceremonies for the Soviet head of state. UPI File Photo

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Reagan and Gorbachev chat as they walk toward the Oval Office of the White House for their first working meeting on December 8, 1987. UPI File Photo

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