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Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to 'formalize agreements,' Peskov says
The Kyiv Independent • • world
Key Points:
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that a summit involving Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would only occur to formalize agreements already reached, emphasizing the complexity of the settlement process.
- Peace efforts remain stalled as Russia maintains maximalist demands and continues military attacks on Ukrainian cities, rejecting or complicating ceasefire proposals.
- CIA Director John Ratcliffe recently visited Moscow, meeting with Russian intelligence officials but not Putin, who was briefed on the discussions; Trump described the visit as "semi-routine."
- Putin dismissed new proposals for ending the war as "exotic" and "unacceptable," insisting that peace talks must be based on the current realities on the ground.
