The White House has stressed that it is not preparing a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Likewise, no in-person talks are planned between Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as their recent phone conversation was reportedly productive.
This mirrors the outcome of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, which was also considered productive but did not result in real decisions; Putin continued to insist on his conditions to end the war. Currently, Russia is refusing to agree even to a ceasefire along the front line, rendering Trump's plan unrealistic.
Analysts note that Trump's proposed levers — such as supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine or imposing tariffs on Russian oil — have not moved beyond rhetoric. There has been no real support or action, as reflected in the hardline statements from Russian officials. Moscow insists that peace can only be achieved on its terms, with the goals of its special operation unchanged.
With no concessions from Putin, Trump remains limited to words, and the US is avoiding new sanctions or increased aid to Ukraine. The process is stalled and goes in circles, despite discussions involving NATO leaders and European heads of state.
Putin retains the upper hand: no new sanctions on Russia, reduced military aid to Ukraine, and negotiations are deadlocked. Experts emphasize that a major shift in Moscow's stance is unlikely unless Washington takes concrete action.
