Zelenskyy-Putin summit

Russia would continue war during negotiations with Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Russia’s invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit Moscow a “huge gesture of goodwill,” even though Moscow has no intention of halting the war during possible negotiations.

13 September, 12:28 AM

Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin at December G20 summit in Miami

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to meet Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at the December 2026 G20 summit in the U.S. city of Miami, Zelenskyy told DW on Sept. 12.

12 September, 02:36 PM

Kremlin says Putin is ready to meet Zelenskyy, but only on its terms

A possible meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin would take place only after prior agreements are finalized, despite the Kremlin’s claim that Putin is ready to meet “at any moment,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on April 22.

23 April, 08:48 PM

Zelenskyy ready for Putin meeting outside of Kyiv or Moscow

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin anywhere from the Middle East to the U.S., but "not in Moscow and not in Kyiv," he said in an interview with the Gr Rai channel on April 8.

9 April, 12:35 PM

Zelenskyy: I can invite Putin to Kyiv — Moscow is not an option

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his readiness to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, while firmly ruling out the possibility of a meeting taking place in Moscow in an interview with journalists on Jan. 30.

30 January, 12:12 PM

Kremlin invites Zelenskyy to Moscow for direct talks with Putin — Ushakov

The Kremlin has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Putin’s aide Yuri Ushakov said on Jan. 28, claiming the Russian leader “does not reject” the idea of direct contact.

28 January, 03:26 PM

Zelenskyy slams Putin’s dodging tactics as deadline for peace talks approaches

As the U.S.-imposed deadline for Russia to engage in peace talks approaches, Moscow is doubling down on war, denies genuine negotiations, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his video address on Aug. 31.

1 September 2025, 10:13 AM

Yermak meets with Witkoff in New York

Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s presidential office, met with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss ways to pressure Moscow into accepting an equitable ceasefire, Yermak said on Aug. 29.

29 August 2025, 08:52 PM

Kremlin responds to Merz’s remarks: Putin still open to talks with Zelenskyy

Russia remains interested in negotiations between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, despite comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz dismissing the possibility of such a meeting, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed on Aug. 29 during a briefing.

29 August 2025, 03:24 PM

Despite promises to Trump, Putin will not meet with Zelenskyy—Germany’s Merz

Despite the agreement struck between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump last week, Putin will not meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug. 28.

28 August 2025, 10:34 PM

Witkoff confirms meeting with Ukrainian delegation in New York this week

U.S. President’s special representative Steve Witkoff schedules a meeting with Ukraine's delegation in New York this week, Reuters wrote on Aug. 27.

27 August 2025, 09:15 AM

Russia plans to prolong war at least through fall, Putin–Zelenskyy meeting unlikely — Stubb

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said he sees “no signs” that Russia is ready for peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. He added that it is only a matter of time before U.S. President Donald Trump runs out of patience with Vladimir Putin, according to tvpworld.com on Aug. 23.

23 August 2025, 07:39 PM

Trump says Ukraine must accept Russian terms to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump believes Ukraine will ultimately have to agree to a deal largely on Russia’s terms to end the war, Politico reported on Aug. 22, citing a senior White House official.

23 August 2025, 01:04 PM

‘In line with law and public opinion’: Ukraine says Zelenskyy ready to discuss territory with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to discuss territorial issues with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Serhii Kyslytsia said in an interview with NBC News on Aug. 22.

23 August 2025, 12:27 PM

‘Avoiding blame for failed talks’: Kremlin signals Putin has no plans to meet Zelenskyy — ISW analysis

The Kremlin continues to signal that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has no intention of holding a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy anytime soon, according to an Aug. 22 assessment by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

23 August 2025, 11:19 AM

Russia wants concessions ahead of any Putin–Zelenskyy meeting

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will only meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy if Kyiv agrees to Moscow’s demands first, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told NBC News on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 10:34 PM

Trump’s Ukraine peace plan collapses as Putin rejects key terms

U.S. President Donald Trump’s hopes for a summit with the Russian dictator and Ukraine’s president to broker a peace deal, along with his backup plan for a direct meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy, have collapsed, The Wall Street Journal reported on Aug. 22 after four days of stalled negotiations.

22 August 2025, 01:13 PM

Zelenskyy: Putin dodging summit talks he promised Trump

Russia continues to send contradictory diplomatic signals, in an apparent attempt to derail direct talks between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president said on Aug. 21.

22 August 2025, 12:38 AM

Zelenskyy: Ceasefire is essential for three-way talks with Putin

A ceasefire with Russia could be a key outcome of a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin and is essential for advancing negotiations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Aug. 20 during a meeting with reporters, RBC-Ukraine reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2025, 06:47 PM

Trump announces Zelenskyy–Putin meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump is making arrangements for a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Trump announced on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 02:01 AM

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