Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - More details have surfaced about Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal for a peace summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow, raised during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The conversation came at a sensitive moment, as Trump hosted
high-level talks in Washington with Zelensky and several European leaders,
including those from Germany, France, Finland, Italy, and the UK, all of whom
have strongly backed Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion.
According to sources familiar with the exchange, “Putin
mentioned Moscow” as a possible venue for peace talks. Zelensky quickly
rejected the suggestion, reportedly telling Trump he would not attend
negotiations held on Russian soil.
European leaders present also advised Trump that
Putin’s proposal “did not seem like a good idea,” given ongoing hostilities and
Moscow’s continued military offensives.
After the White House summit, Trump emphasized that a
face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelensky could be a next step toward
ending the war, now entering its fourth year with no decisive breakthrough. He
has publicly pressed for new diplomatic efforts, despite widespread skepticism
among U.S. allies about Putin’s intentions.
Zelensky has repeatedly said in recent weeks that he remains
open to direct talks with Russia’s leader, but only under conditions that
guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Tens of thousands of people have
been killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion began, and millions more have
been displaced, deepening the urgency for a resolution.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed to Russian state media
that Putin told Trump he was open to the “idea” of direct talks, though no
concrete framework was put forward.
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