Washington seeks to orchestrate a meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky, according to Vance's statement.
The international community is abuzz with anticipation as leaders prepare for a series of meetings focusing on peace negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and a summit involving Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is anticipated soon. The U.S. Secretary of State has emphasised that the aim is a full peace agreement, requiring mutual concessions from both Russia and Ukraine.
The U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has hinted that the Ukrainian president could attend the summit. However, no decision has been made regarding Zelensky's attendance. According to Whitaker, if Trump deems inviting Zelensky as the best scenario, he will do so.
Vladimir Putin initially refused to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky, but Trump reportedly managed to change Putin's mind. The U.S.-Russian summit is scheduled for Friday in Alaska.
European allies of Ukraine are pushing for Zelensky's presence at the U.S.-Russian summit. Zelensky himself has urged his European allies, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, to define a common approach.
An "extraordinary meeting" by video conference is scheduled for Monday between foreign ministers of EU countries and their Ukrainian counterpart. This meeting is likely to discuss the potential involvement of Zelensky in the upcoming summit.
As the world watches, we await the final decision on Zelensky's attendance at the U.S.-Russian summit. The fate of Ukraine and its people hangs in the balance, and the hope is that these meetings will lead to a comprehensive peace deal rather than just a ceasefire.
Politics and war-and-conflicts continue to dominate general news as world leaders prepare for a series of meetings, with a particular focus on peace negotiations in Ukraine. The U.S-Russian summit involving President Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, if Zelensky attends, could shape the future course of these peace negotiations.
