On August 18th, local time, Trump stated on social media that he discussed security guarantees for Ukraine with European leaders at a White House meeting. These guarantees would be provided by European countries in coordination with the United States.
Trump claimed that after the meeting, he spoke with Putin by phone and began to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, with the location to be determined. After this meeting, a trilateral talk would be held, involving the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, as well as himself. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and Special Envoy Witeck are coordinating with Russia and Ukraine.
Axios News quoted sources as saying that the United States hopes to facilitate a meeting between Putin and Zelensky before the end of August. (News)
The Russia-Ukraine conflict involves multiple parties.