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.

According to the Kremlin, former U.S. President Donald Trump offered to assist in ending the Russia-Ukraine war during a nearly 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov reported this development, highlighting Trump's willingness to engage in the conflict resolution process.

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.

President Donald Trump conducted nearly 90-minute phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss efforts to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has lasted for five years. The conversations occurred amid Ukrainian military actions in Russian-occupied Crimea, resulting in one death and two injuries, according to The Kenya Times.

According to Al Jazeera, ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries have led to a significant fuel crisis in Russia. This situation raises questions about whether the economic pressure could prompt the Kremlin to engage in talks with Kyiv.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.