US, Russia Expected to Decide Trump-Putin Meeting Details Post-Ukraine Talks Stall

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that a face-to-face meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is seen as critical to advancing peace talks and resolving the Ukraine crisis. While Trump has expressed a strong desire to meet Putin as soon as possible, details such as the date, location, and agenda of such a meeting remain undecided and are pending further coordination. The Vatican has offered to host peace talks involving Ukraine, Russia, and other parties, providing a neutral venue that might facilitate negotiations. Recent discussions have included prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia, but broader ceasefire or peace agreements have yet to be reached. Rubio emphasized that no significant progress is expected until Trump and Putin engage directly, and the timing of this meeting is likely to be determined only after Trump concludes his foreign tour. Meanwhile, ongoing communications between US and Russian officials continue as efforts to organize these talks proceed.