President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin last met in person at an August 2025 summit in Anchorage that produced no Ukraine ceasefire or formal agreement. As of late September 2026, engagement continues through phone calls—including a constructive September conversation in which Trump emphasized a swift war end and restored bilateral ties—and visits by envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to Moscow and Kyiv. Kremlin statements note aligned views on resuming talks, yet battlefield demands remain high and no new in-person summit has been scheduled. Trader assessments of an imminent meeting hinge on whether these diplomatic signals translate into a confirmed date amid ongoing negotiations and stalled progress toward de-escalation.