New information has come out about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent proposal to meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow for peace talks. The suggestion reportedly came up during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump.

The call took place while Trump was in Washington hosting talks with Zelensky and several European leaders, including representatives from Germany, France, Finland, Italy, and the UK. These countries have all stood firmly with Ukraine since Russia’s invasion.

Sources familiar with the discussion revealed that Putin mentioned Moscow as a possible location for the meeting. Zelensky quickly dismissed the idea, telling Trump he would not take part in negotiations held in Russia.

European leaders present during the meeting also warned Trump that Putin’s offer was risky and “not a good idea,” pointing to the ongoing conflict and Russia’s continued military actions.

After the summit, Trump stressed that a face-to-face meeting between Putin and Zelensky could be an important step toward ending the war, which has now entered its fourth year without a clear resolution.

He has repeatedly called for fresh diplomatic efforts, though many U.S. allies remain skeptical about Putin’s true intentions.

Zelensky has said several times in recent weeks that he is open to direct talks with the Russian president, but only if Ukraine’s sovereignty and security are guaranteed.

The war has already taken tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions, making the search for peace more urgent than ever.

Meanwhile, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed to Russian media that Putin had told Trump he was open to the “idea” of direct talks, although no specific plan or framework was suggested.