Zelensky and Trump to discuss air ceasefire in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, July 28, with a proposal for an air ceasefire expected to be a central topic of discussion. The plan, reportedly coordinated by Ukrainian and American officials, would be offered to Russia as part of a renewed effort to restart stalled peace negotiations.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday, July 26, that it was premature for Moscow to comment on the reported initiative, stating that Russia needed to learn more about any proposals and evaluate how closely they align with its interests. He characterized the initial reports as originating from newspapers. Ukrainian officials, however, believe sustained economic pressure from Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia may make Moscow more receptive to such an offer, according to a source familiar with the discussions. President Zelensky stated that Ukraine has already communicated its ceasefire proposals directly to Russia.

The diplomatic push coincides with a continued escalation of strikes on both sides. On Sunday, Russian forces launched a wave of attacks across Ukraine. Officials reported at least six...