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Will Zelenskyy and Putin meet?

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There is momentum toward a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin, with Trump and European leaders supporting the idea. However, Russia signals it is not ready, preferring talks between officials rather than presidents, and skepticism remains about Russia's intentions. No date has been set for a summit, and significant diplomatic hurdles persist.

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Russia signals it's in no rush for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

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  • Russia is not ready for a direct Putin-Zelenskyy meeting, offering talks between higher-level officials instead. 50s
  • Ukrainian officials view Russia's offer as a stalling tactic and remain skeptical. 58s
  • International efforts, including by Donald Trump, to broker a summit have not led to progress. 33s
  • European leaders demand concrete actions from Russia, such as a ceasefire, which Russia has rejected. 1m 17s
  • Russia's proposed security guarantees would allow it to veto military assistance to Ukraine, underscoring diplomatic gaps. 1m 34s
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Russia signals it's in no rush for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting
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CBC News
7 hours ago
Russia signals it's in no rush for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

Russia's foreign minister only commits to talks between higher-level officials, not the presidents, which Ukrainians see as a stalling tactic.

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CBC News
12 hours ago
Russia signals more talks needed before Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

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2 days ago
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Budapest is being considered for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin. White House officials expect the summit within weeks, but Russia's foreign minister calls for thorough preparation.

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2 days ago
Trump pushes for in-person meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy

Trump is pushing for a sit-down between Zelenskyy and Putin, with arrangements for a potential trilateral meeting underway. Zelenskyy appreciates U.S. support but notes no date is set.

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3 days ago
EU leaders show cautious optimism following Zelenskyy, Trump talks

European leaders support the idea of a potential trilateral meeting involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and Putin, suggesting a ceasefire could facilitate further talks.

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Trump is arranging a trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin to explore a peace framework, but significant challenges and doubts about Russia's intentions remain.

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