The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced that he will meet face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week to discuss ways to halt the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that this significant meeting is the result of extensive and highly successful discussions that recently took place in Moscow between his special envoy and President Putin.
"We believe this is the right time to advance diplomatic efforts to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis. My special envoy has conveyed my message to President Putin, and I am pleased with his positive response," Trump remarked.
Trump further added that he anticipates the discussions will focus on issues such as ceasefire agreements, humanitarian aid for war victims, and methods to ensure that all parties respect human rights and international law.
This meeting comes at a time when the international community continues to push for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, which has caused significant harm to civilians and affected global security.
The Russian government has yet to issue an official statement regarding the planned meeting, but international relations analysts suggest that this move could mark the beginning of a new direction towards lasting peace in the region.