Zelensky says he is ready to meet Putin anytime, suggests Trump can arrange trilateral talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is ready to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at any time, suggesting that US President Donald Trump could help organize a trilateral meeting. Zelensky made the remarks at a press conference following talks with Trump, saying the US president can arrange a three-way summit where leaders can discuss all sensitive topics. He criticized approaches that talk about ending the war without taking action, emphasizing dialogue requires actual meetings despite existing hatred. This is not Zelensky's first proposal to meet Putin. In March 2026, he said Ukraine takes peace negotiations seriously and prefers leader-level talks. In June, he proposed meeting Putin at the G7 summit in France, but Russia was not ready to engage.