Trump and Putin's meeting discussed with Meloni, as per Sky News' revelation.
Planned Meeting Between Trump and Putin Awaits Final Details
There is a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the summit potentially happening as soon as next week (week of August 11-15, 2025). The exact dates and location for the meeting have not been disclosed, but Rome and Alaska have been mentioned as possible venues[1][2][3].
The reported negotiations focus primarily on peace discussions related to the Russia-Ukraine war and potential ceasefire agreements. The Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has indicated that no territorial concessions to Russia will be made, complicating any peace deal[1].
In relation to Putin's arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in March 2023, none of the sources mention this issue directly in the context of the meeting. It appears that logistical and diplomatic arrangements are still flexible, and security/legal risks connected to Putin's arrest warrant have not been publicly highlighted as a barrier or topic in the current meeting planning.
It is worth noting that Italy would be obliged to arrest Putin if he lands in the country according to the Rome Statute. However, sources from TASS ruled out Italy as a venue for talks between the leaders of Russia and the United States[1]. The Russian Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin do not recognize the jurisdiction of the ICC, and the ICC's decisions are legally null and void for Russia[1].
This meeting, if it takes place, would be the first between Trump and Putin since Trump returned to office and could influence the trajectory of the ongoing conflict. However, there is no explicit discussion about the arrest warrant for Putin or how it might affect the summit logistics or security.
[1] Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, BBC News [2] Source: White House Press Briefing [3] Source: Trump's Twitter account (@realDonaldTrump)
- The planned meeting between President Trump and President Putin, amid war-and-conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine war, seems to revolve predominantly around peace discussions and potential ceasefire agreements, with politics at the forefront.
- Despite the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Putin, the Reported negotiations, focused on general-news like war-and-conflicts, politics, and peace discussions, have not, as of now, directly addressed the issue in the context of the meeting, signifying potential flexibility in the logistical and diplomatic arrangements.
