IndiaCIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a secret trilateral meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his covert visit to Moscow, aiming to revive stalled peace talks regarding the Russia-Ukraine war. The proposal, reported by Axios, was discussed with Russian intelligence officials Sergey Naryshkin and Alexander Bortnikov, with Ratcliffe suggesting that Russia’s intelligence leadership might influence Putin to reengage in U.S.-mediated negotiations. While Zelenskyy expressed support for the idea, Putin reportedly rejected it. The Trump administration had previously floated the concept, but progress remains elusive as U.S.-mediated talks have been repeatedly paused due to geopolitical tensions, including the conflict with Iran. Ukrainian officials remain skeptical of Putin’s intentions, citing intelligence suggesting potential Russian military escalations, though Zelenskyy’s team indicated openness to resuming negotiations in September.
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