The Kremlin hasn't ruled out summits but has said they could only meet in the very final stages of clinching a peace agreement.

President Trump seeks to broker a meeting of the two leaders to end Europe’s most destructive war in generations.

Zelensky said progress on talks depends on coordination with Ukraine’s partners, especially the US, to ensure enough pressure on Russia.

Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.

DONALD Trump said it is virtually impossible to set up a meeting between Putin and Zelensky as his efforts continue to be frustrated. Zelensky has said he is ready and willing to meet – but

Vladimir Putin is dusting off his stalling and delaying tactics playbook as peace talks with Ukraine falter and Russia continues to build up troops on the frontline and pound Ukrainian targets. In the space of just a few days, Putin has questioned ...