Trump Plans Meeting Putin, Zelenskyy for Ukraine Peace Talks

President Donald Trump is actively pursuing peace efforts in two key international conflicts. In the Caucasus, Trump plans to announce a deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, notably securing U.S. development rights to the disputed Zangezur Corridor, though challenges remain including whether the U.S. will resume security assistance to Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Trump is also working toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be open to peace talks if a territorial exchange is discussed. Trump, who recently sent special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet Putin, is considering a trilateral summit involving himself, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to negotiate a ceasefire. He has communicated to allies his optimism about the prospect of peace and the possibility of meaningful progress, while Ukrainian officials have expressed readiness for dialogue. These diplomatic initiatives underscore Trump’s ambition to position the U.S. as a key mediator in resolving longstanding and ongoing conflicts.