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Putin discusses agreements to meet with Trump in call with Lukashenko

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Posted on August 8, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed his meeting with Steve Witkoff, the envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, and the U.S. proposals for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Putin discusses agreements to meet with Trump in call with Lukashenko

Putin's Discussions on Ukraine Peace Talks

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed his meeting with Steve Witkoff, the envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, and the U.S. proposals for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in a phone call with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Friday, the Belarusian state news agency Belta reported.

Details of the Proposed Meeting

Putin also informed Lukashenko about his agreement to hold a meeting with Trump, Belta reported, adding that the venue of the meeting was being determined.

Briefing Other Leaders

The Russian state news agency TASS earlier said Putin had also spoken to the leaders of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan and briefed them on talks he held this week with Witkoff on the Ukraine war.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Mark Trevelyan and Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin discussed meeting Trump with Lukashenko.
  • The meeting venue is still being determined.
  • Putin briefed Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan leaders.
  • Talks involved US envoy Steve Witkoff.
  • Focus on Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

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