Kremlin says Putin ready for another face-to-face with Trump
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin is prepared to meet Donald Trump again, though no date has been set.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a press briefing that President Vladimir Putin is ready to sit down with Donald Trump for another bilateral meeting, although a precise schedule has not been determined. He emphasized that the two presidents have consistently highlighted their willingness to arrange additional face-to-face talks during recent telephone exchanges. Peskov added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome to come to Moscow, with assurances of safety promised by Russian authorities.
At present, there are no definitive plans for top-level negotiations concerning the war in Ukraine, and Russia accuses the Ukrainian side of continuing strikes on Russian territory, which it says undermines prospects for peace talks. The statement reflects ongoing diplomatic signaling amid the broader conflict that began after Russia's February 2022 invasion.
Why it matters
It signals Russia's openness to direct dialogue with Trump, affecting U.S.-Russia relations amid the Ukraine war.
How this story developed
- Aug 30 India supplies nearly a million barrels of gasoline to Russia as Moscow faces refinery attacks
- Sep 13 Russian jet‑powered drones attacked a Kyiv petrol station, killing two and injuring twelve.
- Sep 15 Ukrainian troops repelled a Russian assault on Lyman.
- Sep 19 President Donald Trump signed a bill that gives the United States new authority to impose broad sanctions on Russia, targeting its energy sector and senior officials.
- Sep 19 President Trump signed the expanded sanctions law.
- Sep 20 In the early hours of Friday, Russia's anti-aircraft units reported destroying 35 Ukrainian drones heading for the capital. Local authorities said a comparable wave of drones was also intercepted in the Toula district south of Moscow. The incidents occurred as Russia began a three-day parliamentary and local election cycle. No casualties were reported from the interceptions.
- Sep 20 Zelensky said a major Russian oil refinery, a logistics structure and the Voronezh region were hit in the massive attack.
- Sep 20 Officials reported that 249 unmanned aircraft were intercepted in the latest wave of attacks.
- Sep 20 President Donald Trump asked President Volodimir Zelenski to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries, warning they raise diesel prices, as the two leaders prepare to meet in New York during the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 21 Russia's defence ministry said it will increase the frequency and precision of its strikes on Kyiv.
- Sep 21 Donald Trump asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries, linking them to rising diesel prices worldwide.
- Sep 21 Zelensky announced plans for a high‑profile meeting with President Trump in New York.
- Sep 21 Trump’s appeal to cease refinery attacks was made ahead of his scheduled meeting with Zelensky at the UN General Assembly.
- Sep 22 Macron scheduled private meetings with Trump at 17:35 and with Zelensky at 21:45 in New York during UN week.
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