US President Trump held discussions with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the Ukraine conflict prior to the NATO summit in Ankara. The conversations centered on finding a settlement in Ukraine.

One person was killed and two others injured in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, according to Moscow-installed officials. This incident occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding efforts to end the ongoing war, which has now lasted five years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is prepared to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, referencing the Anchorage and Istanbul agreements as a basis for negotiations. He claimed that the negotiation process had been disrupted at the initiative of Ukraine, suggesting that Russia remains open to dialogue despite the ongoing conflict.

President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and the United States share the responsibility for global security and stability in a congratulatory message to President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States. He highlighted the significance of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, which was signed in July.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday, just two weeks before the NATO summit. This visit comes as the Pentagon is assessing the U.S. military presence in Europe, amid Trump's ongoing criticisms of NATO and claims that the U.S. bears a disproportionate share of military spending.

NATO chief Mark Rutte visited the White House to address and ease tensions with President Trump regarding NATO's stance on Iran, in anticipation of the upcoming NATO summit next month, according to Al Jazeera.