Moscow: The Kremlin said on Monday that a much-anticipated summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump could take place within the next two weeks, though several details still need to be finalized before an official announcement is made.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that both sides were in “active discussions” regarding the venue, agenda, and timing of the meeting. “Preparations are underway, but there is still a lot of work to do,” Peskov said. “Once all arrangements are in place, the date will be officially confirmed.”
The planned summit is expected to focus on a range of global issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, energy cooperation, and arms control agreements. Analysts say it could mark one of the most significant diplomatic encounters between Moscow and Washington in recent years.
White House officials have not yet commented on the exact timeline, but sources familiar with the discussions said the meeting could take place in a neutral European country, possibly Hungary or Switzerland.
The Kremlin’s announcement follows weeks of speculation after Trump told reporters last week that he was open to a “constructive and direct” meeting with Putin to address tensions that have strained U.S.–Russia relations.
If confirmed, this would be the first formal Putin–Trump summit since Trump’s return to the presidency, and it comes at a time when both leaders are seeking to project strength on the international stage.
Russian state media have framed the talks as a “critical opportunity to reset relations,” while U.S. officials remain cautious, emphasizing that any meeting would need to produce tangible results.
For now, both sides appear focused on finalizing logistics and agreeing on key discussion points. Peskov added, “The presidents are ready to meet, but both teams must ensure the agenda reflects mutual interests.”
While expectations remain guarded, observers say the potential summit could serve as a test of whether Moscow and Washington can find common ground on issues that have long divided them — from NATO expansion to energy exports and global security.
The Kremlin has not ruled out that Putin and Trump could make joint statements after the meeting if it goes ahead as planned.