President Trump believes a three-way meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy is still possible, despite setbacks. While he initially aimed for bilateral talks between Putin and Zelenskyy before joining them, he's less optimistic now. Zelenskyy, however, is frustrated by Russia's perceived lack of constructive engagement and calls for urgent leader involvement. Russia continues its offensive in Ukraine, claiming territorial gains, while Ukraine reports significant losses from Russian attacks, including a recent deadly strike on Kyiv. Despite these ongoing hostilities, the Kremlin maintains interest in peace talks.

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