Progress in diplomatic efforts: The White House has confirmed that plans are underway for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This development follows a series of recent engagements involving President Trump, including his meetings with both leaders and discussions with European partners.
Possible venue identified: Officials are actively considering Budapest, Hungary, as the site for this high-profile summit. While no final decision has been made, Budapest is seen as a potential neutral location for facilitating dialogue.
Russia signals cautious openness: Russian officials have stated that Putin is open to either bilateral talks with Zelensky or a trilateral summit including Trump. Moscow, however, continues to approach the process cautiously.
What’s at stake: The meeting—if finalized—would mark a significant moment in diplomacy, aiming to bring key leaders to a single table after years of conflict. At the same time, underlying tensions and disagreements, particularly over territory and security guarantees, persist and will be central to the negotiations ahead.
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