Peace Push Intensifies: US Works ‘As We Speak’ on Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting

The American-led push for peace in Ukraine has intensified, with the White House confirming it is working “as we speak” to arrange a direct meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. This sense of urgency underscores the administration’s commitment to achieving a diplomatic breakthrough.
“I can assure you that the United States government and the Trump administration is working with both Russia and Ukraine to make that bilateral happen as we speak,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. This statement was backed by the claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy within two weeks.
This intensified effort follows a series of high-level meetings in Washington involving President Trump, President Zelenskyy, and European allies. The U.S. is now leveraging the momentum from those talks to push for a decisive leadership summit.
Despite the intensity, challenges remain. Russia has not publicly matched the U.S. sense of urgency, counseling a more deliberate approach. As the diplomatic work continues, the key issues are being lined up for discussion: territory for the leaders’ summit, and security guarantees for parallel talks among allies.