The US president mentioned on Tuesday that steps are being taken for Putin and Zelenskyy to arrange a meeting aimed at discussing the cessation of the war in Ukraine.

Where could a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting be held?

French President Emmanuel Macron is also pushing for the Swiss city of Geneva to host the talks.

French President Emmanuel Macron suggested Geneva, Switzerland, as a potential venue for the dialogue between Zelenskyy and Putin. Source: AAP / Pool / CNP / Sipa USA /Aaron Schwartz

Austria, meanwhile, has offered its capital, Vienna, as a location, saying it would contact the ICC “to make it possible” for Putin to attend.

Istanbul in Türkiye, where previous discussions between the two nations’ delegations were held, is also being considered, according to a senior administration official.

One source said Zelenskyy immediately said no to meeting in the capital of his country’s invader.

Albanese speaks with ‘coalition of the willing’

“Australia continues to stand with Ukraine,” Albanese wrote on X.

It was decided that talks between European countries and the US would occur to outline security guarantees for Ukraine, as reports indicate that Russia launched its most significant assault so far this month.

Russian attacks escalate, Trump clarifies security guarantees

“Regarding security, (Europeans) are prepared to deploy personnel on the ground. We’re ready to assist them with various measures, likely … from the air,” Trump said in a discussion with Fox News.