Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to explore a potential peace agreement, according to Donald Trump and European leaders. While the Kremlin has not officially confirmed the summit, Trump revealed that he had spoken with Putin to begin arrangements for a meeting involving the two presidents, followed by a trilateral discussion that would include the United States.
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The possible breakthrough comes after tense White House discussions where Trump rejected the idea of a ceasefire, while Zelenskyy emphasized that security guarantees for Kyiv would be formalized within ten days. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, confirmed that a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting was being planned, though they expressed uncertainty about whether Putin would ultimately participate.
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Putin signaled openness to direct talks but stopped short of confirming his attendance. Zelenskyy maintained that Ukraine was ready for negotiations in any format, including bilateral talks over territorial disputes. Trump, shifting from his earlier hardline stance, suggested Zelenskyy may need to make concessions to move toward ending the war, while also insisting that European nations share responsibility for Ukraine’s long-term security.
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As part of the proposed security framework, Ukraine has offered to purchase $90 billion in U.S. weapons, including fighter jets and air defense systems, while also securing agreements for the U.S. to purchase Ukrainian drones. Zelenskyy stressed that strengthening Ukraine’s military capacity was central to any sustainable peace deal. Meanwhile, European leaders highlighted the importance of security guarantees to deter future Russian aggression.
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French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that peace discussions would not involve Ukraine surrendering territory to Russia, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni underscored that credible security guarantees must be in place to ensure stability. Despite Trump’s reluctance to call for a ceasefire, European leaders pressed for one, warning that without it, Russia would gain valuable time to continue its offensive operations.
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Trump acknowledged that discussions would include potential territorial exchanges but insisted that any peace must be long-lasting, not temporary. He added that Putin had accepted the principle of security guarantees for Ukraine, a critical point for negotiations. Zelenskyy outlined his vision for peace, which hinges on building a strong Ukrainian army, international defense commitments, and guaranteed protection from NATO, the EU, and the U.S.
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