Could Trump and Putin find time for a meeting prior to the deadline on Ukraine issues?
In a series of planned meetings, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been engaging in negotiations regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The talks, which began in February 2025, have seen Trump showing a willingness to accept many Kremlin demands [1].
These demands include allowing Russia to retain control over occupied Ukrainian territories, ruling out Ukrainian NATO membership, and easing sanctions on Moscow. Trump even explored the possibility of the U.S. officially recognising Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea [1].
However, the negotiations have been met with frustration as Putin has repeatedly avoided agreeing to a ceasefire, despite the concessions made by Trump. Russian military strikes on Ukrainian cities continue unabated [2][3][4].
In response, Trump set an initial 50-day deadline for Putin to reach a ceasefire, which he later shortened to just 10–12 days by late July 2025. Trump warned of new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and its trading partners if an agreement was not reached by August 8 [2][3][4].
These sanctions include tariffs on Russian oil, which would hinder its sale to international buyers [2]. The U.S. diplomatic activity is aimed at putting pressure on Russia and its allies [5].
Trump has not disclosed the details of these meetings, including whether they will concern only Ukraine or other issues. The outcome of these meetings will depend on the circumstances that arise during the negotiations [4].
Any negotiations between the U.S. and Russia could be a crucial moment for de-escalation and preventing further spread of the conflict. The U.S. continues to insist on the cessation of the war and demands that international partners follow the sanctions against Russia [1].
References: 1. The Washington Post 2. The New York Times 3. BBC News 4. CNN 5. The Guardian
- The ongoing Ukraine conflict has become a matter of general news, with politics and war-and-conflicts intertwining, as negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin continue, aimed at de-escalating the crisis and preventing further spread.
- The U.S. diplomatic activity, as detailed in reports from The Washington Post, The New York Times, BBC News, CNN, and The Guardian, includes discussions on various issues, such as the Ukraine conflict, potential sanctions, and tariffs on Russian oil, all aimed at pressuring Russia and its allies to reach a resolution and end the war.
