Putin to Meet Trump Envoys as U.S. Pushes to Revive Ukraine Peace Talks - wsj.com

U.S. diplomatic representatives are scheduled to travel to Moscow for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, an effort aimed at advancing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The talks are being arranged by the administration in Washington and are expected to take place later this week.

The American delegation includes senior officials tasked with overseeing foreign policy and national security, and they will meet directly with Putin to discuss the conditions under which peace talks between Russia and Ukraine could resume. The purpose of the meeting, as described by U.S. officials, is to press the Russian government to re‑engage in diplomatic dialogue that could lead to a ceasefire and a negotiated settlement.

The meeting comes after a period in which direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv have stalled, with both sides accusing the other of preconditions that hinder progress. U.S. officials have indicated that they view renewed talks as essential to preventing further escalation and to creating a framework for a lasting resolution.

Russian officials have welcomed the invitation for dialogue, stating that they are prepared to discuss the issues raised by the United States. At the same time, they have reiterated that any peace process must address what they consider core security concerns, including the status of territories currently contested in the conflict.

Both governments have said that the outcome of the Moscow meeting will shape the next phase of diplomatic engagement on the Ukraine war, and that any agreements reached will be communicated to the respective parties involved in the conflict. Further discussions are expected to follow the initial talks, depending on the positions presented by each side.