President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced cautious optimism about progress in peace negotiations on Aug. 6, citing signs of a potential shift in Russia’s stance on its war in Ukraine following talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.

Donald Trump told allies that he planned to meet Vladimir Putin next week, followed by a three-way meeting that would include Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, as hopes grew of an end to the conflict that has raged across Europe for the past three years.

Trump signals possible summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy's Russia talks, warns India and China over ties with Moscow.