Trump plans to confer with Putin, contingent on his discussion with Zelensky
As of the latest updates in August 2025, there is no confirmed meeting scheduled between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukrainian President Zelensky is currently expected to be absent from the recent talks involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
In a surprising turn of events, the leaders of Russia and the US could potentially meet next week, between August 11 and August 17, according to Yuri Ushakov, Russian presidential aide. However, the proposed meeting between Putin and Zelensky, if it were to occur, has not been scheduled yet.
The recent Trump-Putin summit, which took place on August 8, marked the first encounter between the two since 2021. The meeting showed potential diplomatic gains for Russia, despite unresolved issues related to Ukraine. There are reports suggesting Putin may have softened his territorial demands, now allegedly limiting claims to the Donetsk region rather than four Ukrainian regions as before.
Zelensky's absence from these discussions remains a significant concern, especially since Ukraine currently controls around 25% of the Donetsk region, and any ceding of territory would be unprecedented. Putin, meanwhile, gained diplomatic recognition simply by meeting Trump, even without agreeing to a ceasefire or major concessions on Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to meet with Vladimir Zelensky on August 7. However, he stated that certain conditions must be met before the meeting can take place. The location for the proposed meeting between Putin and Zelensky has not been definitively determined.
Yuri Ushakov, Russian presidential aide, reported that the Kremlin is currently focused on preparing a summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. However, a three-way meeting between the leaders of Russia, the US, and possibly Vladimir Zelensky is not on the agenda, according to Ushakov.
Putin has stated that the conditions required for the meeting are still far from being met. The current status of the conditions required for the meeting between Putin and Zelensky, as stated by Putin, remains unchanged. The White House has also reiterated that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is contingent.
In summary, no current developments indicate a planned meeting between Putin and Zelensky. The recent Trump-Putin summit showed potential diplomatic gains for Russia but did not advance peace prospects significantly. Zelensky has publicly conveyed skepticism about Putin’s willingness to end the conflict despite the summit. The location for the proposed meeting between Putin and Zelensky has not been determined, and a three-way meeting between the leaders of Russia, the US, and possibly Vladimir Zelensky is not on the agenda, according to Yuri Ushakov.
The recent general news and politics updates regarding war-and-conflicts, particularly the tension between Russia and Ukraine, indicate no scheduled meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, despite Vladimir Putin's expressed willingness to meet with Zelensky. Meanwhile, reports suggest a potential meeting between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump is being prepared, but a three-way summit involving all three leaders is not currently on the agenda.
