Moscow has ignored the proposal for a three-way gathering, initiated by Yuri Ushakov, involving Vladimir Zelensky.
The upcoming bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is set to take place on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Alaska. This meeting was initiated at Putin's request and will be a face-to-face summit primarily focused on testing Putin's seriousness regarding a ceasefire deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
According to reports, the talks in the Kremlin between Putin and Trump were described as "very productive" and "very good" by the U.S. President. Both leaders have expressed a desire to meet, with the Russian side expressing a similar sentiment. The Kremlin described the conversation as "useful and constructive."
Regarding a potential trilateral meeting including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump remains open to convening such a meeting. However, for now, the meeting will start as a bilateral one. Both Putin and Zelenskyy have expressed interest in peace talks, and the possibility of later joining Zelenskyy is still being explored. However, Putin has not yet committed to a joint meeting, leaving the trilateral summit tentative and secondary to the bilateral discussions.
Preparations for the summit are ongoing, with the White House working through the details and favoring a peaceful resolution. The summit is being closely monitored by NATO and world leaders, who see Trump’s role as crucial in testing Putin’s willingness to cease hostilities.
In summary: - Date: Friday, August 15, 2025 - Venue: Alaska - Format: Bilateral meeting between Putin and Trump, with a potential, but not confirmed, trilateral meeting including Zelenskyy later - Purpose: Assess Putin's commitment to ceasefire and explore peace possibilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
[1] The New York Times, CNN, and ABC News [2] White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany confirmed that Donald Trump is open to meetings with both Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky.
- The ongoing peace talks and potential ceasefire deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict are significant aspects of the politics and policy-and-legislation, as evidenced by the forthcoming bilateral meeting between Putin and Trump.
- The war-and-conflicts section of general news outlets, such as The New York Times, CNN, and ABC News, will likely cover the development and outcomes of the planned bilateral meeting between Putin and Trump, with a focus on the trilateral meeting involving Zelenskyy if it comes to fruition.
