Trump Eyes Ceasefire Talks With Russia, Ukraine

President Donald Trump is preparing for a possible summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, following U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's return from Moscow with a proposed ceasefire from Putin. Both the White House and the Kremlin have confirmed openness to such talks, and Trump is also considering including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a three-way summit. Zelenskyy has acknowledged the prospect but warned against falling for Russian tactics, while discussions have engaged European and NATO leaders. Trump has set a deadline for Russia to make progress toward peace, with some sanctions—such as doubled tariffs on India for buying Russian oil—already imposed. Meanwhile, fighting in Ukraine continues, with recent Russian drone and missile strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage. The outcome of any summit remains uncertain due to significant unresolved issues between Russia and Ukraine.