Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes to meet President Donald Trump in the White House’s latest bid to mediate the end of a three-year-old war in Ukraine.
Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said Thursday that a meeting could take place next week, but he said such an event would take time for the organization. No dates have been confirmed.
He also reduced the likelihood that Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelenki would take part in the summit.
White House officials said they were not allowed to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. Officials said Trump Putin’s meeting would not happen if Russian leaders do not agree to meet with Zelensky.
The meeting between Putin and Trump will be the first US-Russia summit since former President Joe Biden met with Kremlin leaders in 2021. There is no guarantee that Trump Putin’s meeting will lead to the end of the battle as Moscow and Kiev remain far away on conditions of peace.
Important events that have shaped efforts to end the war since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022:
February 28, 2022: Ukraine and Russian delegations meet in nearby Belarus first time Since the invasion. Consultations will continue for the next two weeks, but there is no agreement other than a decision to establish a humanitarian corridor for civilians.
March 21, 2022: Zelenskyy seeks direct consultations with Putin, but has been rejected by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. A day later, Zelenskyy says he’s ready Discuss commitment That Ukraine will not seek NATO membership in exchange for ceasefire, withdrawal of Russian troops, and guaranteed security in Ukraine.
March 29, 2022: Meeting begins in Istanbul, and Moscow says it is pleased “Fundamental Reduction” Military Activities Near the northern cities of Kyiv and Chernihib. Kiev said it is open to discussing Ukraine’s neutral position if its security is supported by other countries.
April 7, 2022: Lavrov refuses Ukrainian peace proposal “unacceptable.” He says Kiev has returned to an agreement that exempts the Crimea from the wider Ukraine security guarantee. Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014.
July 22, 2022: Russia and Ukraine agree to mediation between Türkiye and the United Nations About the transaction It ended a standoff that threatens global food security in order to lift the supply of grains kept in Ukraine’s Black Sea port. The transaction will expire in one year.
September 30, 2022: Russia Illegal consolidation The Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zapolizia and Carson have no complete control of either of them. Ukraine responds by applying to join NATO and enacting its laws. He declares negotiations with President Putin “impossible.”
December 7, 2024: US Presidential Election Donald Trump meets Paris’ Zelensky and other European leaders.
February 12, 2025: Trump and Putin agree to begin negotiations by ending the Ukrainian War on a call to end a three-year US-led effort to isolate Russia more than Ukraine.
February 18, 2025: Russian and US officials, including Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meet in Saudi Arabia to work towards the end of the war and agree to restore bilateral relations. No Ukrainian officials have been invited.
February 28, 2025: Zelensky meets Trump, Rubio and Vice President JD Vance in a controversial session at the Oval Office. suggestion Minerals trade between countries It remains unsigned.
March 11, 2025: US and Ukrainian officials meet in Saudi Arabia, while American officials propose a plan for a 30-day ceasefire. Kiev agrees to the proposed ceasefire.
March 13, 2025: Putin says that he must effectively reject the ceasefire plan and resolve certain issues. He also meets with Moscow’s special envoy, Steve Witkov. Witkov traveled to Russia twice more in April to meet Putin.
March 18, 2025: Proposals for a temporary suspension of energy infrastructure strikes have been proposed. Both sides agree to the plan, but will soon condemn each other for the violation, and the measures will expire later.
April 19, 2025: Putin announces a 30-hour ceasefire Mark Easter holidays but attack Continue across Ukraine.
April 28, 2025: The Kremlin declares a one-sided 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to mark the day of Russia’s victory, celebrating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Kiev disagrees. They like the 30-day ceasefire proposed by US officials. Both accuses each other of violating each other.
May 11, 2025: Putin suggests that in person talks resume In Istanbul’s Ukraine, “no prerequisites” do not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy challenges Putin Meet in Türkiye.
May 15, 2025: The Russian and Ukrainian delegations will meet for the first time since early 2022 for an in-person meeting in Istanbul. Subsequent meetings will take place on June 2nd and July 23rd, but there has been no substantial progress, except for the exchange of prisoners of war and fallen fallen bodies. Created with important questions.
July 14, 2025: Trump says that unless Moscow reaches a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days, he will implement “serious tariffs” on Russia and countries that continue to buy Russian oil. Two weeks later, on July 28th, he says he will shorten that deadline to 10-12.
August 6, 2025: Witkov visits Moscow and meets with Putin two days before Trump’s deadline. Later that day, White House officials, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal plans, say Trump and Putin will be able to meet in person soon. A day later, the Kremlin will check the planned meeting, but will not set a date.
