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This upcoming summit, if it occurs, would mark a significant moment in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions and seek resolutions to the conflict in Ukraine. It comes amid recent diplomatic exchanges, notably a face-to-face meeting between U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witko and Russian President Vladimir Putin. This is the first such encounter since April, with Putin's aides characterizing the meeting as "useful and constructive."
The timing of the talks underscores the delicate dance of diplomacy that the U.S. is engaging in, attempting to juggle its strategic interests while fostering dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv amid ongoing tensions.