Trump Could Meet Directly with Putin Next Week to End Ukraine War [WATCH]

President Donald Trump is considering a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, according to reports from the White House and multiple media outlets.

The potential meeting follows a recent diplomatic exchange in Moscow involving Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff.

Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy reported the development during a broadcast on Wednesday.

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Doocy stated that Witkoff met with President Putin in Moscow and relayed a message back to President Trump expressing Putin’s interest in holding direct talks.

“I was just in the West Wing, and I’m told that this is what happened,” Doocy reported.

“Earlier today in Moscow, Steve Witkoff was told by Vladimir Putin that he wants to meet at some point with Trump. Witkoff then relayed that message to the President, who is open to it, the possibility of a meeting as soon as next week, if the result of that meeting will be an end to the war in Ukraine.”

Doocy added that President Trump shared the update with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders during a phone call on Wednesday.

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The exact location of the potential meeting has not been determined, but options include the White House or a neutral venue such as Qatar or Switzerland.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt issued a statement confirming the administration’s position.

“As President Trump said earlier today on Truth Social, great progress was made during Special Envoy Witkoff’s meeting with President Putin. The Russians expressed their desire to meet with President Trump, and the President is open to meeting with both President Putin and President Zelensky,” Leavitt stated.

Here we go 👀

Multiple outlets reporting that Trump could meet directly with Putin as early as next week.

Trump would only attend such a meeting if all sides agree to an end of the war.

Zelensky could potentially be in attendance as well.

Sounds like peace is close! pic.twitter.com/Mq0zR5O6qJ

— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) August 6, 2025

President Trump’s willingness to engage in direct negotiations comes amid continued international efforts to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022. “President Trump wants this brutal war to end,” Doocy added during his report.

In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, President Trump echoed that sentiment, writing, “My Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff, just had a highly productive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Great progress was made! Afterwards, I updated some of our European Allies. Everyone agrees this War must come to a close, and we will work towards that in the days and weeks to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

The New York Times reported that President Trump is seeking to convene in-person meetings with both President Zelensky and President Putin as part of his administration’s push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Following a call between President Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, the Ukrainian president released a statement referencing the discussion. Zelensky said he had a “conversation with President Trump” and emphasized the need for the war to have “an honest end.”

Right on my way from our brigades here in Sumy region, I spoke with President Trump. This conversation happened after President Trump’s representative, Steve Witkoff, visited Moscow.

Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear – the war must end. And it must be done… pic.twitter.com/NOxZPAdSr2

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) August 6, 2025

While European leaders were not included in the proposed three-way meeting, reports indicate they are supportive of the initiative.

The meeting could take place in the near future if logistical details are finalized and all parties agree to the terms.

President Trump has made it clear that his administration’s priority is to end the military conflict and restore stability to the region through diplomatic engagement with all involved parties.