Zelenskyy Prepares for Direct Talks with Putin over Ukraine Conflict - Zelenskyy expresses readiness for a meeting with Putin concerning the ongoing Ukraine conflict
The international community is keeping a close eye on the political landscape as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) anticipates a two-on-one meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to take place within the next two weeks. This proposed meeting is aimed at discussing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The proposed two-on-one meeting comes amidst continued violence and tension in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian government forces have been fighting Russian-backed separatists. The meeting is seen as a potential opportunity for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
While there has been no confirmed update that a two-on-one meeting between Putin and Zelensky, or a three-way summit including Trump, is imminent, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness for a meeting with Putin. In a statement, Zelensky mentioned plans to discuss a possible meeting with Putin and security guarantees with Trump’s envoy Keith Kellogg later this week, but no firm meeting date or agenda has been set.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the agenda for a Putin-Zelensky meeting is "not ready at all," suggesting no near-term summit is planned. Trump has expressed frustration that Putin continues strikes on Ukraine and remains reluctant to meet Zelensky despite hopes raised by Trump’s earlier diplomatic efforts.
The three-way summit involving the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States is planned to follow the two-on-one meeting. The meeting's occurrence could have significant implications for the future of Ukraine and the broader region. However, the meeting's outcome remains uncertain, as tensions between the two countries have been high for several years. The meeting is not yet scheduled, as both leaders are yet to agree on a specific date and location.
The meeting between Putin and Zelensky is being prepared by US President Donald Trump, who has indicated the potential for future action if a Putin-Zelensky meeting does not happen soon but provided no details. The meeting could also address the issue of political and economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the international community.
The proposed two-on-one meeting and potential three-way summit could mark a significant step towards resolving the conflict in Ukraine and easing tensions in the region. As more details emerge, the international community will be closely watching the developments.
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