Trump’s Ukraine peace proposal deemed “acceptable” by Kremlin: Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit under discussion

08/09/2025 / By Belle Carter

Russia confirmed receiving an “acceptable” peace proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine, following diplomatic talks with Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Moscow.
Russian officials hinted at a possible summit involving Putin, Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, with the UAE floated as a potential venue.
Zelensky cautiously welcomed peace efforts but stressed conditions, including an immediate Russian ceasefire and Western security guarantees, while Putin dismissed direct talks with Zelensky due to political disputes.
Diplomacy unfolds amid heightened tensions, including U.S. trade pressure on India over Russian oil imports, signaling broader geopolitical maneuvering.
While all parties aim to end the conflict, major hurdles remain, including Ukrainian concessions, sovereignty disputes and international backing for Trump’s proposal, leaving the outcome unclear.

The Kremlin confirmed Thursday, Aug. 7, that it had received an “acceptable” peace proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

The announcement follows a high-profile visit to Moscow by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, on Wednesday – a move signaling renewed diplomatic efforts amid escalating tensions. Russian officials described the talks as constructive, raising prospects for a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

“This proposal from the Americans is something we are ready to consider,” Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told reporters, though he declined to disclose specifics. Ushakov characterized Witkoff’s discussions with Putin as “business-like and constructive,” adding that bilateral relations could shift toward a “mutually beneficial scenario.”

The Kremlin’s openness to dialogue suggests a cautious thaw in U.S.-Russia relations since Trump’s re-election. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck an optimistic tone, calling the talks “a good day’ while acknowledging lingering challenges.

“We still have a ways to go,” Rubio remarked, “but we’re certainly closer to peace today than we were yesterday.”

Putin, meanwhile, hinted that a meeting with Trump could take place soon – potentially in the United Arab Emirates.

“The UAE would be quite suitable,” Putin said, citing strong diplomatic ties with the Emirati leadership. The Kremlin has not ruled out a broader multilateral summit, possibly alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming international gathering in Beijing. (Related: Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks, but Russia’s demands remain unchanged.)

Ukraine’s conditions and the road ahead

Zelensky, whose legitimacy Moscow has repeatedly questioned over postponed elections, expressed cautious optimism about ending the war. In a social media statement, he emphasized Ukraine’s priorities: an immediate Russian ceasefire, high-level peace talks and long-term Western security guarantees.

“Ukraine has never wanted war,” Zelensky said, but stressed that Russia must take “real steps to end its aggression.”

Putin, however, downplayed prospects for direct talks with Zelensky, citing unresolved political conditions.

The diplomatic flurry comes amid heightened global tensions, including Washington’s escalating trade pressure on India – a BRICS member – over its Russian oil imports. Some analysts speculate that tariff leverage may be tied to broader U.S. efforts to counterbalance Russia-aligned economies.

As discussions progress, key questions linger: Will Ukraine accept concessions? Can Putin and Zelensky reconcile fundamentally opposing views on sovereignty? And will Trump’s proposed deal gain broad international backing? For now, all sides appear to be aligned on one goal – ending the bloody conflict – but the path to peace remains uncertain.

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