Zelensky meets CIA Director Ratcliffe at Irish airport

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with CIA Director John Ratcliffe at an airport in Ireland during a refueling stop for both aircraft. The meeting occurred amid ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated there is currently no progress on resuming trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine negotiations, though Moscow hopes talks will eventually restart. Nearly ten countries have offered to host potential negotiations, but a final venue decision awaits confirmation that all parties are ready for constructive dialogue. Peskov also said Zelensky could potentially visit Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. US President Donald Trump previously stated that American officials are actively working toward resolving the conflict, which he believes will soon reach its conclusion.