MOSCOW—A senior official in the Kremlin announced that preparations are underway for a highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Yury Ushakov, an aide to Putin, confirmed Thursday that officials are working to finalize details for the meeting, which is proposed to take place within the next week.

While Ushakov did not specify the location for the summit, he indicated that the site has been agreed upon and will be disclosed soon. The timing aligns with growing international focus on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as Trump noted a “good chance” the upcoming dialogue could yield progress toward an end to hostilities.

Ushakov described the preparation process as complex and acknowledged that it remains uncertain how long it might take to finalize arrangements. However, he emphasized the urgency of the meeting amid escalating tensions and diplomatic efforts for resolution.

Earlier this week, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff tabled a proposal for trilateral discussions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Notably, Ushakov mentioned that Moscow has yet to respond to this proposal, raising questions about the inclusion of Ukraine in the critical negotiations.

The anticipated meeting follows a pattern of direct engagement between Trump and Putin, who have previously met to address various geopolitical issues. Observers speculate that any breakthrough could have significant implications for U.S.-Russia relations and the broader geopolitical landscape.

As the situation evolves, many are closely monitoring communications between the two powers in hopes that this engagement could pave the way for lasting peace in Ukraine. Further updates are expected as more information on the meeting’s logistics becomes available.