Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to hold separate meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as early as next week, according to a report by The New York Times. The meetings are expected to take place in quick succession.
The initiative marks a significant move by the Trump administration amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate the war in Ukraine and navigate tense U.S.-Russia relations.
According to NYT, Trump expressed his intent to meet with European leaders but emphasized that these discussions will be limited to the two key counterparts and will not extend to other heads of state.
The planned meetings follow what was described as an “exceptionally productive” conversation earlier this week between Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and President Putin. Following that engagement, Trump also held a direct call with President Zelensky and briefed U.S. allies in Europe on the outcome of the talks.
While no formal agenda has been released, diplomatic sources suggest that topics will include the Ukraine conflict, broader European security concerns, and a possible U.S.-mediated initiative to foster dialogue between Kyiv and Moscow.
If confirmed, these would be the most high-profile diplomatic engagements since Trump’s return to office and could signal a bold U.S. push to reshape the dynamics of the Eastern European crisis.
