Both Russia-Ukraine are making efforts to end the war. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (19 August 2025) after Trump-Jalenski’s meeting. According to a report by Politico, Putin offered to hold a meeting with Jailonski in Russia. The offer was made when Ukrainian President Volodimir Jailonsky and a delegation of European leaders reached Washington to meet Trump.

Sources related to the case made it clear that things related to Putin-Jalensky’s meeting should not be taken seriously. An official said that yesterday everyone dismissed this suggestion and sidelined it, but today the media is making it a big issue.

White house confirmation
White House Press Secretary Caroline Lewitt confirmed at the press conference on Tuesday (19 August 2025) that a meeting of Putin and Jailonski was underway and many options were being considered. Lewitt said that the two leaders have expressed their desire to meet each other and our team is working in this direction. Donald Trump, even further, has considered a tripartite summit with Putin and Jailonsky. During the White House meeting, Trump spoke to Putin over the phone and told the leaders present that preparations for this meeting have started.

Moscow’s cautious stance and Lavarov’s warning
Russian External Affairs Minister Sergei Lavarov said that Russia is not behind in talking, but it should be held in a phased and careful manner. He said on the Rosia-24 TV channel that first start from the expert level, then any summit should be prepared by passing through the necessary steps. ”

Jailonsky’s stance and American response
Jailonsky gave positive indications from Kiev. He said that Ukraine is ready for dialogue and can formalize the summit in the next 7-10 days. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also welcomed the decision and said that it is a big thing in itself that Putin agreed to meet Jailonsky. We have not reached there yet, but this is the goal. “

Putin’s conditions and root cause mention
Putin reiterated his old stance during a meeting with Trump in Alaska. He said that before any permanent solution, it is important to pay attention to the root causes of conflict. That is, the possibilities of peace talks remain, but the alert stance of Moscow and the conditions of Putin are complicating this process.

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Trump-Putin Talks: As soon as Russia’s airbase was attacked by Ukraine, it was decided that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not sit silent. Now in a conversation with US President Donald Trump, the Russian counterpart has clearly indicated that he is going to give a strong reply to this attack. President Trump said on Wednesday that he spoke to Russia’s President Putin on the phone for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The conversation took place by Ukraine after a drone attack on Russia’s airbase. Trump said, “The conversation was good, but it will not bring peace immediately.”

Iran nuclear deal was also talked about
The US President said that the two leaders also discussed about Iran’s nuclear program. Putin said that he can help in the ongoing conversation on the issue. Trump believes that Iran is deliberately delaying the decision and now a clear answer is necessary soon.

Putin said to respond to the attack
Trump said that Putin expressed displeasure over the drone attack on Russia and clearly said that he would answer it. The attack took place under ‘Operation Spiderweb’, in which Ukrainian agents targeted four Russian airbase.

Second conversation in two weeks
This is Trump and Putin’s second conversation. Earlier on May 19, the two leaders also spoke on the phone. Although peace efforts are on between Russia and Ukraine, but there is no strong hope of stopping the war. Trump expressed displeasure over Putin’s recent antics and said, “He is absolutely craze.” Earlier, Trump warned him on a missile attack on Ukrainian cities and said, “Putin is playing with fire.”

America angry over Russia’s attitude
Efforts to stop war and establish peace in Ukraine continue. US President Donald Trump is playing an active role in this direction but the US says Russian President Vladimir Putin is not showing seriousness. America has made it clear many times that Putin will have to take honest and serious initiative for ceasefire.

In recent times, Ukraine has made many major attacks on Russia. According to reports, 41 bombers of Russia have been destroyed in the Ukrainian drone attacks and the Crimea Bridge has also been targeted. Russia has taken a tough stand on these attacks and warned that it will give a tough and decisive answer to it.