Kremlin Confirms Putin-Trump Meeting Expected to Seek Ukraine Peace

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump has been agreed upon and is expected to take place in the coming days, marking their first in-person discussion during Trump's current term. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that preparations are underway and the venue has been finalized but not yet disclosed. The meeting aims to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, amid a growing desire among Ukrainians for a negotiated settlement, as revealed by a recent Gallup poll showing a shift from support for continued fighting to favoring peace talks. Despite the optimism for dialogue, significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine, making a resolution uncertain. The meeting follows diplomatic efforts including a call involving Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and NATO and European leaders, and comes as public support for the U.S. among Ukrainians has declined under Trump's administration. Further details about the meeting will be announced later.