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Kremlin says Putin and Zelenskyy can only meet as final step to peace deal
UKRAINE, JUL 25 – Ukraine proposes a Zelensky-Putin summit by August amid stalled talks and a deal to exchange 1,200 prisoners each, aligning with a 50-day US deadline for peace, officials said.
- On July 25, the Kremlin stated that a summit between Putin and Zelenskyy could only occur as the final step to seal a peace deal after complex negotiations.
- This statement followed ongoing peace talks in Istanbul, where Ukraine proposed a meeting by the end of August, within a 50-day deadline set by US President Trump.
- Ukraine secured three Patriot missile systems with confirmations from Germany and Norway, while the US approved $322 million in military aid including HAWK air defense and Bradley vehicles.
- Kremlin spokesman Peskov described the sides' positions as 'diametrically opposed' and said a summit must 'put the final point on a settlement', noting it is unlikely to happen overnight.
- These developments suggest that despite diplomatic engagement and military support to Ukraine, significant challenges persist before a comprehensive peace agreement can be reached.
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