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Russia’s chief diplomat says no Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is planned, despite Trump’s efforts - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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Russia’s top diplomat said Friday there are no plans for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss their three-year

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  1. Trump working to arrange summit between Putin, Zelenskyy after Monday

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    Russia’s chief diplomat says no Putin-Zelenskyy meeting is planned, despite Trump’s efforts - Boston News, Weather, Sports

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  1. New York Post

    Trilateral meeting between Trump, Putin and Zelensky in the works (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he plans to attend a future meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – and that it is in the works.

  2. Forbes

    Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: Trump Says ‘I Don’t Think You Need A Ceasefire’ (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    The meeting comes after Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

  3. Forbes

    Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting: Trump Called Putin To Set Meeting With Zelenskyy (Live Updates) (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump's discussions with Zelenskyy come after he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

  4. Fox News

    Trump’s push for Putin-Zelenskyy talks hinges on Kremlin's conditions (opens Fox News)

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    Putin's willingness to meet Zelensky remains uncertain despite Trump's claims, with Russia demanding significant concessions before any Ukraine negotiations.

  5. CBS News

    Trump working to arrange summit between Putin, Zelenskyy after Monday (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting​ between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks at the White House.

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Trump calls Putin to arrange talks with Zelenskyy – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is ready for talks with Russia's Vladimir Putin without preconditions. Germany's Friedrich Merz says a meeting would happen in two weeks. Follow DW for more.

  7. Newsweek

    Putin-Zelensky meeting arranged by Trump: Everything we know (opens Newsweek)

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    The Russian and Ukrainian leaders last met in person in late 2019.

  8. The Conversation US

    Trump-Putin summit: Veteran diplomat explains why putting peace deal before ceasefire wouldn’t end Russia-Ukraine war (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Donald Trump in the aftermath of an inconclusive summit just days before. A veteran diplomat helps untangle what happened and what’s next.

  9. New York Post

    Putin and Zelensky could meet within next two weeks thanks to Trump’s attempts to end brutal war (opens New York Post)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to the potential meeting.

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Allies consider future Zelenskyy–Putin talks – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    After meeting with President Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated he was ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for thorough preparations.

  11. Vox

    What we learned from the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, briefly explained (opens Vox)

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    Trump met with Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

  12. CNN

    Live updates: Trump pushing for meeting between Putin and Zelensky (opens CNN)

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    US President Donald Trump said he was arranging a meeting between his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts after a summit with European leaders. Follow for live updates

  13. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine: Zelenskyy 'ready' for talks with Putin – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US President Donald Trump said he has contacted Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to be followed by a trilateral summit. Follow DW for the latest.

  14. Fox News

    White House announces Putin agreed to bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy (opens Fox News)

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    Karoline Leavitt reveals Putin agreed to meet Zelenskyy following Trump's phone call, with possible trilateral meeting including the U.S. president if necessary.

  15. Digital Journal

    Putin and Zelensky set for peace summit after Trump talks (opens Digital Journal)

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    Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump

  16. UPI

    Trump works to broker bilateral meeting between Putin, Zelensky (opens UPI)

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    Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Monday's White House meeting with President Donald Trump, European leaders.

  17. Washington Examiner

    Trump arranges meeting between Putin and Zelensky with trilateral to follow (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Trump expressed his hopes earlier in the day that a trilateral meeting could bring about an end to the war.

  18. Breitbart News

    Trump Sets Plan for Zelensky-Putin Peace Meeting in Moscow Call (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Trump called Putin during his meeting with the Europeans to set a sit down between the Russian leader and Zelensky to end the war.

  19. The Hill

    Trump calls Putin to arrange face-to-face with Zelensky (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump said Monday he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to arrange a potential trilateral meeting involving Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

  20. Al Jazeera

    What to know about Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy and European leaders (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US president proposes Putin-Zelenskyy summit in latest push to end the war in Ukraine.

  21. Fox News

    Trump moves to broker Putin-Zelenskyy meeting following DC peace talks (opens Fox News)

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    Trump calls Putin to arrange meeting between the Russian President and Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Monday peace talks with Europeans at the White House.

  22. The American Conservative

    Trump Meets Zelensky and European Leaders to Talk Peace in Ukraine (opens The American Conservative)

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    State of the Union: The future of the process will depend on the outcome of planned Putin–Zelenksy talks.

  23. New York Post

    Russia open to bilateral or trilateral talks with Trump and Zelensky: Putin’s foreign minister (opens New York Post)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky one-on-one, or meeting him alongside President Trump, a top Kremlin official said Tuesday.

  24. Digital Journal

    Russians welcome idea of Putin and Zelensky meeting (opens Digital Journal)

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    Russians welcomed Tuesday the idea of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, though not

  25. The Hill

    Russia won’t commit to Putin-Zelensky meeting (opens The Hill)

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    Russia declines meeting between Ukrainian and Russian presidents, urged by Trump to end war. Lavrov suggests step-by-step approach.

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