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US and Ukrainian officials plan talks on a potential Putin-Zelensky meeting and security guarantees amid stalled peace efforts and ongoing conflict challenges.
- On Aug. 25, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian and U.S. officials will meet later this week to discuss a possible Kyiv‑Moscow summit and he will meet U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg about preparations.
- U.S. shuttle diplomacy this month raised hopes for a bilateral summit, but officials say 'some big personality conflicts' between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky block a meeting, while the Kremlin questions Zelensky's legitimacy.
- Kyiv says any talks must address occupied territory, abducted children, and war funding, while expecting a US- and European-backed security plan within days supported by more than 30 countries.
- U.S. officials signalled U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would 'step in' within 'the next week or two' if talks stall, cautioning of 'very big consequences' as the Kremlin denies a scheduled summit after Aug. 18.
- The stalemate highlights ongoing Russian strikes involving 574 drones, 40 missiles, and a drone attack on the Ust‑Luga fuel export terminal amid talks on nuclear arms control with China publicly neutral.
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