Putin-Trump Summit Expected in UAE Amid Ukraine Talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed plans for an upcoming summit with US President Donald Trump, with the United Arab Emirates named as a likely venue. The Kremlin stated that the meeting is set for the coming days, with preparations underway and the location agreed upon in principle, though the exact date remains unannounced. This summit would be the first between sitting US and Russian presidents since 2021 and is seen as part of Trump's efforts to broker an end to Russia's military operation in Ukraine. While Trump has indicated openness to including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a potential trilateral meeting, Putin has expressed reservations, emphasizing that conditions for such talks are not yet met. The talks come amid stalled negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv and ongoing international concern over the conflict. Both sides are working to finalize the details, with hopes that the summit could signal progress toward resolving the war.