"Zelenskyy and Putin to convene in an upcoming fortnight"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to meet within the next two weeks, following arrangements initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The location for the meeting has not been finalized, although unconfirmed reports suggest it could take place in Hungary. However, the exact details are yet to be disclosed.
The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, making the meeting significant. The planned summit aims to restart peace negotiations and address the ongoing issues between the two nations.
Chancellor Merz emphasized that while the meeting is agreed in principle, it depends on Putin's willingness to attend. He also highlighted that the meeting is scheduled to occur within 14 days from the time of the announcement.
The Ukraine summit in Washington, where the announcement was made, took place recently, marking a potential turning point in the long-standing conflict. The meeting between Putin and Zelensky is expected to take place in the near future, offering a glimmer of hope for a resolution to the ongoing crisis.
[1] Source: German Chancellor's official statement [2] Source: U.S. diplomatic sources [3] Source: BBC News report on the Ukraine summit in Washington
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