Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday he is open to the possibility of bilateral talks with Ukraine for the first time in years, as pressure from the United States builds on both sides to agree to a peace deal.

8 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
3 developments- Apr 22, 2025Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds
- Apr 23, 2025Only center coverage:The Guardian view on US-Russian talks: Trump wants a deal, whatever it means for Ukraine | Editorial
- Apr 26, 2025Only center coverage:Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 521 daysLast development · Apr 26, 2025 — Trump calls for Ukraine and Russia to meet for 'very high level' talks, says they are close to deal
The bigger story
Left
1 viewpointCenter
6 viewpointsPutin Says Russia Is Open To Direct Talks With Ukraine—After U.S. Threatens To Leave Negotiations
Vladimir Putin says he's open to holding direct, 'limited', cease-fire talks with Ukraine
Putin says he’s open to direct talks with Ukraine as US pressure builds
Right
1 viewpointOther outlets
International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage
Left
4 articlesUkraine war briefing: Putin suddenly open to bilateral talks with ‘Kyiv regime’
Putin hints at direct talks with Ukraine; Zelenskyy says only after truce
The Guardian view on US-Russian talks: Trump wants a deal, whatever it means for Ukraine | Editorial
Center
0 articlesNone
Right
0 articlesNone