Kremlin Official Signals Shift as Trump Delays Putin Talks

Are We Close to Peace?

Are Peace Talks Back on the Table?

Could the war in Ukraine be edging toward a diplomatic resolution? Kremlin official Kirill Dmitriev said that Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine may be “quite close” to a deal, reports The Express.

His comments come shortly after Donald Trump cancelled a scheduled meeting with Vladimir Putin in Hungary, citing concerns that “it didn’t feel like we were going to get to the place we have to get.”

Optimism Despite Cancelled Summit

Dmitriev, who serves as the Russian president’s special envoy for investment and economic cooperation, downplayed the cancellation.

In his remarks to CNN, he insisted that talks between Trump and Putin will still happen. He stated, “I believe Russia and the US and Ukraine are actually quite close to a diplomatic solution.”

U.S. Frustration Mounts

President Trump has grown increasingly impatient with the slow progress of peace efforts. As reported by The Express, Trump emphasized that previous conversations with Putin often led nowhere.

“Every time I speak to Vladimir, I have good conversations and then they don’t go anywhere,” he said.

Is Ukraine Rethinking Its Strategy?

Kirill Dmitriev pointed to what he sees as a shift in tone from Ukrainian leadership. Speaking to CNN, he highlighted that Volodymyr Zelensky now appears more open to discussing battlefield realities in peace talks.

While Zelensky has not officially endorsed a territorial freeze, Dmitriev claims this rhetorical shift signals growing alignment between the three parties.

European Support Grows

Trump has floated the idea of halting the war along the current frontlines. According to The Express, this approach has been described as a “good compromise” by Zelensky.

Hungary as a Future Host?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an ally of both Trump and Putin, stated that the cancelled Budapest summit is still expected to happen.

Speaking over the weekend, Orban said, “The timing is uncertain, but it will happen.”

The Cost of Delay

While diplomacy is debated, the human toll continues. As The Express reported, at least four people were killed and 20 injured in Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight on October 24. The urgency for a resolution remains.

Diplomatic Window Narrowing

The possibility of a peace agreement appears more tangible than it has in months. However, as shown by Trump’s hesitance to meet without clear progress, time may be running out.

‘With new diplomatic voices like Dmitriev stepping into the spotlight, and leaders signaling readiness for compromise, the world watches closely — hoping that words will soon turn into action.

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