Foreign Policy

Trump Pushes for Direct Talks with Putin to End Ukraine War—Can Washington Back Real Peace?

By National Security Desk | August 6, 2025

President Trump aims to meet Vladimir Putin next week to broker peace in Ukraine, challenging Washington’s typical approach of endless sanctions and conflict. But will the establishment let a genuine resolution take root?

In a time when American interests demand both national security and peace, former President Donald Trump is stepping forward with what Washington’s entrenched bureaucracy has long avoided: direct diplomacy with Vladimir Putin to end the devastating war in Ukraine.According to reports from The New York Times and Fox News, Trump intends to meet the Russian leader as early as next week. This bold initiative follows a three-hour meeting between White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin in Moscow, signaling a rare willingness from Moscow to engage directly—as long as America seizes the opportunity.Why Has Washington Shied Away from Bold Diplomacy?The...

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