US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump has also suggested a potential three-way summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to BBC.
The meeting comes ahead of Trump’s ceasefire deadline on Friday, after which tougher US sanctions on Russia are set to take effect.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed talks are underway, though Russia gave no clear response to the three-way summit idea. Zelensky voiced support, saying leader-level talks are key to progress.
Recent talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin were described as “constructive,” but past visits brought little progress.
Meanwhile, Russia continues airstrikes, and its demands for peace remain unacceptable to Ukraine. The US has responded with new sanctions on India over Russian oil imports and $200m in fresh military aid to Ukraine, BBC reported.
