Russians show no indications of planning for a ceasefire in their ongoing conflict
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, no substantive meetings or negotiations have taken place between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war or achieve peace. Russian officials continue to deny Zelensky's legitimacy as Ukraine's president, refusing direct talks or peace negotiations [1].
On the diplomatic front, NATO and European allies are focusing on securing international security guarantees for Ukraine, which are seen as a necessary precursor to any peace talks or territorial agreements. These security arrangements aim to provide Ukraine with leverage for future negotiations by ensuring strong backing from its allies, preventing further Russian aggression [2]. This approach emphasizes that guarantees involving Russia's consent are improbable, as Russian officials insist on a veto over such guarantees [2].
President Donald Trump, in a recent social media post, suggested giving Putin a two-week deadline to agree to peace talks with Zelensky, though no formal progress has been reported from this proposal [3].
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the upcoming summit between Trump and Putin in Alaska is not a victory for the Kremlin and should not be seen as a concession to Putin. Rubio also acknowledged the difficulty of the negotiations, stating, "this war is very important to Putin" [4].
President Zelensky, in his approach, believes that the experience of Ukraine and its partners can prevent deception from Russia. He has not made any public comments regarding the planned meeting between Trump and Putin. However, he has emphasized the need for pressure on Russia to achieve peace and has thanked everyone who helps in achieving peace [4].
The location of the meeting, Alaska, is a neutral site, with the US and Russia both having military installations in the state. The specific agenda for the meeting between Trump and Putin has not been disclosed [5]. It is unclear how the planned meeting will affect the ongoing negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
In summary, as of late August 2025, no concrete peace negotiations between Zelensky and Putin are underway, and peace depends heavily on establishing security guarantees and political conditions that Russia currently refuses to accept. The diplomatic efforts continue, with allies focusing on securing international security guarantees for Ukraine, and the upcoming meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska remains a significant event in the ongoing conflict.
References:
- Russian officials continue to reject Zelensky's legitimacy
- Security guarantees for Ukraine: A necessary precursor to peace talks
- Trump proposes a two-week deadline for Putin to agree to peace talks
- Zelensky emphasizes the need for pressure on Russia to achieve peace
- Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska on August 15
- The ongoing focus of NATO and European allies on securing international security guarantees for Ukraine indicates the requirement for such guarantees as a prerequisite for peace talks in the context of war-and-conflicts.
- US politics and general news continue to discuss the implications of the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Putin in Alaska, with the consensus being that the meeting will likely influence the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
