Following a meeting in Alaska, President Trump announced his preference for a direct peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war, rather than a ceasefire. Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit Washington D.C. on Monday, with a potential meeting with Putin to follow if discussions progress positively. Both leaders have expressed openness to negotiations, signaling a potential path toward resolving the conflict.

“At the invitation of national security advisor Shri Ajit Doval, Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India on 18-19 August 2025,” the MEA stated in a release.

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