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Kremlin Calls for Trump-Putin Summit Amid Ukraine Stalemate

11/17/2025

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The Kremlin said it would like a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but requires extensive preparations.
Trump has sought to mediate the Ukraine war through diplomacy, but Russia remains firm.
Previous summit plans were abandoned over a ceasefire disagreement.
Peskov said conditions must be right for a summit and criticized a proposed U.S. bill imposing secondary tariffs.

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The Kremlin said it would like a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but requires extensive preparations.
Trump has sought to mediate the Ukraine war through diplomacy, but Russia remains firm.
Previous summit plans were abandoned over a ceasefire disagreement.
Peskov said conditions must be right for a summit and criticized a proposed U.S. bill imposing secondary tariffs.