Overview

• President Trump stated that ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are 'going fine' but emphasized the need for quicker progress.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky has already accepted the proposed ceasefire terms, shifting the onus onto Russia to finalize the agreement.
• Russian officials, including Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, noted progress in talks with U.S. envoys but cautioned against expecting immediate results due to lingering tensions from past U.S. administrations.
• Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, held a four-hour meeting with President Putin in St. Petersburg to advance discussions, marking a key moment in the process.
• The Kremlin confirmed that a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Putin is planned but stressed that thorough preparations are necessary before it can occur.