Moscow has not received any official proposal to organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the United States, according to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Ushakov said that Russia had not been approached with any formal initiative regarding a summit between Putin and Zelensky on US soil. He noted that the Kremlin was aware only of media reports discussing such a possibility and had received no direct communication on the matter.
The Kremlin aide also revealed that the possibility of arranging a Putin-Zelensky meeting was not discussed during the most recent telephone conversation between Putin and US President Donald Trump. The remarks appear to contradict growing speculation that Washington could attempt to host direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv as diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict intensify.
Ushakov’s comments come a day after Zelensky publicly stated that he had proposed a face-to-face meeting with Putin either during the G7 summit or in the United States. According to the Ukrainian leader, the proposal was conveyed to both American and French officials, while an invitation was also sent through diplomatic channels to Russia.
Despite these diplomatic discussions, no concrete plans for such a meeting have emerged. According to Ushakov, neither Russia nor the United States has formally addressed the matter through official channels. The Kremlin’s position suggests that reports of an imminent Putin-Zelensky summit remain speculative at this stage.
At the same time, Ushakov confirmed that Moscow is aware of plans for Trump and Zelensky to hold discussions on the sidelines of the G7 summit. The meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing conflict, prospects for future negotiations, and the role Washington could play in advancing a potential peace process.
The latest developments highlight the continuing diplomatic maneuvering surrounding efforts to end the conflict, which has entered its fifth year. While Washington has been actively engaged in mediation efforts and several rounds of US-backed negotiations have taken place in recent months, significant differences remain between Moscow and Kyiv on key issues, including territory, security guarantees, and the conditions for a ceasefire.
For now, the Kremlin’s message is clear: Russia has received no official proposal for a Putin-Zelensky meeting in the United States, and any discussion of such a summit remains hypothetical until formal diplomatic contacts occur.
