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The possibility of a historic summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is gaining momentum, with preparations already underway for a potential meeting in Budapest, Hungary.
The news comes after recent talks involving former US President Donald Trump, European heads of state, and both leaders, which have improved the prospects for a summit. Trump's spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, has confirmed that Putin has agreed to a conference with Zelensky.
However, the Kremlin has been cautious in its comments about the potential summit, while Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has proposed Budapest as a potential location. French President Emmanuel Macron, meanwhile, has suggested the Swiss city of Geneva as a possible venue.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Putin on charges of war crimes, but Russia is not a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC, making the arrest warrant potentially unenforceable outside of the court's member states.
Austria and Switzerland have indicated that they would make an exception for Putin if the summit were to take place in their respective countries, granting him immunity.
The location for the meeting is still uncertain, but all parties seem to agree that it should take place in Europe. Other potential locations suggested by Ukraine include Baku, Istanbul, Warsaw, and Vienna, while Switzerland, with Geneva being specifically proposed by Macron as a neutral location, is also in the running.
The countries that have expressed willingness to host the meeting include Switzerland and Austria, with both countries having a reputation as places of dialogue and the seat of international organizations.
The exact date for the meeting is still uncertain, but the summit, if it occurs, will be carefully prepared, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The meeting is intended to bring peace closer, but there is still much uncertainty and many questions remain about its outcome.
The summit, if it happens, would be the first time Putin and Zelensky meet since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February 2022. The potential meeting has sparked hope for a resolution to the ongoing conflict, but it remains to be seen whether it will be successful in bringing about lasting peace.
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