Russia-Ukraine War / What is Trump's plan? Talks with Putin did not work out in Alaska, now he will meet Zelensky

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, August 18, 2025. The meeting comes after the recent summit in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump, which failed to produce a concrete agreement to end the Ukraine-Russia war.

Zelensky held a "long and fruitful" phone conversation with Trump on Saturday, in which Trump shared details of his discussions with Putin in Alaska. According to the White House, Trump also held talks with Zelensky and NATO leaders while returning to Washington from Alaska. Axios journalist Barak Ravid quoted a source as saying that Trump described a peace agreement as a better option than a ceasefire in this conversation. The phone call lasted for about an hour and a half, in which European leaders also participated.

Step towards a peace deal

Zelensky's visit to Washington is being seen as an important step towards resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Although no formal agreement was reached between Trump and Putin in Alaska, Zelensky's upcoming meeting with Trump could be an opportunity to explore new possibilities in this direction. According to sources, Trump has assured Zelensky that he is committed to ending this war as soon as possible.

New turn in global diplomacy

This meeting is not only important in reducing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, but it can also bring a new turn in global diplomacy. Trump's talks with NATO leaders indicate that the issue is now attracting more attention on the global stage. Experts believe that Zelensky's visit to Washington could speed up the peace talks, provided all parties adopt a flexible attitude.