Zelensky Proposes Meeting with Putin in US or Middle East

Regional and Ukrainian outlets describe a mix of cautious optimism and concern, saying a peace deal is described as close but under heavy outside influence. They report that unnamed partners have urged Ukraine not to hit Russian oil refineries, showing how foreign governments shape Kyiv’s military choices. These outlets stress that any Zelensky–Putin meeting in the US or the Middle East would happen while Ukraine still faces months of battlefield and diplomatic pressure.

• •Ukrainian outlets report that the presidential office chief believes a peace agreement with Russia is close in principle.
• •Regional media say foreign partners have asked Ukraine to hold back from attacking Russian oil refineries to avoid wider fallout.
• •Ukrainian sources describe ongoing discussions with Russia that include both security guarantees and territorial questions.
• •Regional coverage notes that possible trilateral peace talks could resume, affecting planned visits by figures such as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• •Ukrainian outlets emphasize that even with the Easter ceasefire, Kyiv expects Russia to keep up pressure through both military threats and negotiations.