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Kremlin Says Putin Sees ‘Absolutely No Point’ in Trump-Zelensky Peace Summit
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- The Kremlin dismissed the idea of a three-way peace summit between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky, stating such a meeting would only be meaningful if there were a deal ready to be signed to end the war in Ukraine.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized Kyiv for refusing to pursue what Moscow considers a "real settlement" and emphasized the complexity of reaching an agreement.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly proposed the trilateral summit during a secret visit to Moscow in August 2025, aiming to encourage Russian security officials to bring Putin back to negotiations.
- Despite US efforts, including Ratcliffe's meetings with top Russian security chiefs, the Kremlin's stance indicates Putin is not yet willing to compromise, while Ukraine remains skeptical of Moscow's intentions.
- Ukrainian officials noted possible upcoming US-mediated talks but warned that Russia is preparing for potential offensives in northern Ukraine, and the Kremlin continues to demand Ukraine surrender parts of Donbas still under Kyiv's control.
