Russia confirms preparations for Trump-Putin summit as Zelensky urges direct talks
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated, 'The possibility of meeting with Putin is strong. We haven't decided on the location yet, our path is long, but a meeting may happen very soon.' He reiterated his administration's commitment to ending the Russia-Ukraine war as quickly as possible.
BREAKING: President Trump Set To Meet with Putin 'As Soon As Next Week' per Fox News. Trump Says He Will Not Meet Unless Meeting is on Ending War with Ukraine — MAGA Resource (@MAGAResource) August 6, 2025
Trump also highlighted recent diplomatic engagement, describing talks held earlier in the day by his envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow as 'constructive and productive.' He emphasized that the United States will continue pushing for peace and remains actively involved in efforts to broker an end to the conflict.
The announcement comes amid rising speculation over renewed diplomatic channels between Washington and Moscow.
Russian officials, including members of the State Duma's Foreign Affairs Committee, have confirmed that preparations for a potential Trump-Putin summit are already underway, with aides from both sides reportedly engaged in preliminary discussions.
According to Russian officials, the Kremlin has confirmed that preparations are underway for a Trump-Putin summit, which is expected to take place as early as next week.
Aides from both sides are reportedly coordinating logistics and the meeting's agenda. A senior Russian official emphasized that such a summit "must be thoroughly prepared" to ensure meaningful outcomes.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his call for direct talks with Putin, urging international efforts to end the war. As momentum builds for high-level diplomacy, all eyes are now on what the Trump-Putin meeting could signal for the future of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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