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No Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is planned, Russia’s chief diplomat says

No Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is planned, Russia’s chief diplomat says

Summary

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that there are no current plans for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss peace. This statement comes after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he had started making arrangements for such a meeting. Russian officials and U.S. officials continue to have disagreements over peace proposals, and recent military attacks further complicate the situation.

Key Facts

  • Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced no meeting is planned between Putin and Zelenskyy.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he began arranging a summit between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
  • Russia has shown uncertainty about U.S.-led peace efforts and objects to some proposals.
  • Lavrov said Putin is ready to meet Zelenskyy but only after resolving certain issues at a senior official level.
  • A Russian attack recently targeted an American-owned plant in Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed concern that Russia aims to avoid peace talks.
  • NATO and U.S. officials discuss security guarantees for Ukraine post-conflict.
  • The European Union warns against concessions to Russia as it views them as a trap.
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