Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Trump discuss a possible three-way conversation with Russia's Putin, hoping it could halt the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In a recent development, former US President Donald Trump has been attempting to facilitate a three-way diplomatic process involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The aim is to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The diplomatic push began after Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska, with the former US President stating that he would talk to Putin following his meetings with Zelenskyy and European leaders. Trump expressed the urgency of the situation, warning that delaying talks could lead to more deaths and advocated for immediate meetings rather than waiting months.
However, Russia under Putin has shown little interest in pursuing peace without a military advantage. Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov downplayed the prospects of direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy and insisted Moscow should have a veto over Ukraine's security guarantees, reflecting Russia's uncompromising stance. This was further underscored by Russia's escalation of attacks on Ukraine, including a missile strike on a US-owned electronics plant.
Despite these challenges, Trump has been pressing for a resolution, expressing frustration at Putin’s continuation of strikes despite the peace push. As of late August 2025, no meaningful breakthrough has been reached due to Russia's insistence on preconditions and ongoing military aggression.
During the White House meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, Zelenskyy presented a letter from his wife, Olena Zelenska, for Trump's wife, Melania. Trump did not commit U.S. troops to a collective effort to bolster Ukraine's security. Instead, his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, suggested the possibility of a "NATO-like" security presence for Ukraine as a potential security guarantee.
Zelenskyy came into the talks looking to prevent a scenario in which he gets blamed for blocking peace talks by rejecting Putin's maximalist demand on the Donbas. He responded to Trump's suggestion, expressing a desire to end the war quickly and reliably.
European leaders gathered at the White House to safeguard Ukraine and the continent from any widening aggression from Moscow. They suggested forging a temporary ceasefire is not off the table. However, they are still looking for concrete details about what U.S. involvement would be toward building a security guarantee for Ukraine.
Trump's efforts have been supported by European leaders, with the US president expressing support for European security guarantees for Ukraine. In a previous gesture, Melania Trump had sent a letter to Putin urging him to end the conflict in Ukraine.
After briefing Zelenskyy and European allies shortly after the Putin meeting, Trump stated that he would talk to Putin again, emphasizing the need for a resolution to the conflict. The details from the discussions between Trump and Zelenskyy emerged in a scattershot way that seemed to rankle the U.S. president.
In conclusion, while Trump has tried to mediate and set the framework for trilateral talks, the situation remains tense and unresolved due to Russia's insistence on preconditions and ongoing military aggression. The diplomatic efforts continue as all parties strive for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
- The ongoing diplomatic push initiated by former US President Donald Trump, concerning war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, has been met with resistance due to Russia's rigid policy-and-legislation, specifically insisting on preconditions and ongoing military aggression.
- In an attempt to bring peace to Ukraine, the politics surrounding the conflict have seen discussions between key players like Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin, with general-news outlets reporting on these developments in the form of policy-and-legislation discussions, war updates, and general-news articles.
