US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has disclosed that Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are ready for a bilateral meeting, emphasizing that both sides have significant issues to discuss. According to Rubio, during the US special representative's recent visit to Moscow, there was a first-time understanding of what Russia wants to end the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Rubio highlighted that Russian and Ukrainian visions for ending the conflict differ greatly, prompting US efforts to mediate a compromise. He said that immediately after his television interview, he would continue his diplomatic work in this direction.
Diplomatic engagement is evident, with President Zelensky communicating with Western leaders and Putin speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders of CIS countries. Both leaders also spoke separately by phone with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, one of the few who maintains dialogue with both parties.
The feasibility of a Trump-Putin summit remains uncertain: Trump will agree only if there is a clear prospect of concrete results. Concessions at Ukraine’s or Europe’s expense are unlikely.
President Zelensky has asserted that Russia must end the war and acknowledge reality, while Putin’s stance remains unclear. Some media reports suggest a US-Russia summit could occur without Ukraine's participation.
To date, key facts are: preparations for a US-Russia presidential meeting; both Ukraine and Russia consulting allies; Russia has conveyed its vision of ending the conflict to Washington, possibly involving territorial matters. The scale and details remain unknown and could drastically impact Ukraine's future.
The news environment remains uncertain, with frequent changes and reinterpretations following official statements. Potential peace negotiations are still a matter of diplomacy and speculation until confirmed by officials.
