August 7, 2025 — Washington:
- Direct comment: U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin does not need to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before holding talks with the United States. Responding to a reporter’s question, Trump stated, “No, he doesn’t. No.”
Trump confirms that Putin wants to meet, and clarifies that Zelensky does not necessarily need to be in attendance.
Trump says “I’ll do whatever I can to stop the killing”.
A peace deal seems to be close.
An end to this war is a huge win for humanity.
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) August 7, 2025
- Sanctions deadline: His remark came as Moscow faces a deadline to show progress toward ending the Ukraine war or risk further economic sanctions from Washington and its allies.
- Frustration with Putin: Trump voiced growing frustration over what he sees as a lack of movement toward a peace agreement, even as he maintained that a direct meeting with Putin could still be productive.
- Putin’s stance: The Russian leader has said he is not opposed to meeting Zelenskyy but insists that “certain conditions need to be created” first.
- Possible meeting: Reports suggest a Trump–Putin meeting could take place as early as next week, with potential venues including the United Arab Emirates.
- Diplomatic context: The comments come amid renewed global efforts to bring the Ukraine conflict to a negotiated end, though differences over preconditions remain a major stumbling block.
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