The meeting’s location is still under discussion, with potential venues including the United Arab Emirates, Hungary, Switzerland, and Rome. Earlier the same day, Russian media reports suggested Moscow is opposed to arranging the summit in Rome, citing Italy’s broadly pro-Ukrainian policy.
No additional details or logistical plans have been finalized, and the precise date remains uncertain. It is also unclear whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate.
The unnamed official added that the Kremlin has submitted a “list of demands” aimed at achieving a ceasefire. U.S. officials are now working to secure support from Ukraine and European allies on the issue.
“For their part, the Ukrainians have long said they would not concede any territory that Russia has illegally annexed,” the report noted.
The prospect of Trump–Putin–Zelenskyy meetings emerged after U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with the Russian dictator on Aug. 6. According to subsequent media reports, Witkoff offered de-facto recognition of Russia-occupied Ukrainian territories by shelving any disputes over the matter for decades.
Having spoken with Trump after Witkoff departed from Moscow, Zelenskyy said that Russia now “appears more inclined” towards peace.