Key Facts
• US-Russia summit scheduled for August 15, 2025.
• President Zelensky accuses Putin of no ceasefire preparations.
• Zelensky highlights Russian military repositioning for new offensives.
• “Peace cannot be prepared with such actions,” Zelensky states.
• Putin expected to maintain pressure on Ukraine post-summit.
• Trump expresses interest in trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia.
• Zelensky insists Ukraine must be included in decisions about its future.
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for showing no intention of preparing for a ceasefire, as the US-Russia summit approaches on August 15, 2025. In a video address on August 11, Zelensky pointed to Russian military repositioning as evidence of preparations for new offensives, contradicting any claims of peace efforts. He emphasized that peace cannot be achieved through such actions and accused Putin of continuing to pressure Ukraine. Former US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in facilitating trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia. However, Zelensky firmly stated that Ukraine must be included in any decisions regarding its future. The summit is expected to highlight ongoing tensions and the lack of progress toward resolving the conflict.
