The White House said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have both expressed readiness to meet face-to-face, marking the first public sign in months of potential direct talks between the two wartime leaders. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that President Donald Trump spoke with Putin the previous day and is “working to make a bilateral meeting happen.” U.S. officials are now discussing possible venues and logistics, according to Leavitt, who added that Washington is “doing everything we can” to facilitate the encounter. No date, location or agenda has been confirmed, but administration officials described the prospective meeting as a chance to explore de-escalation steps and humanitarian arrangements. The Kremlin and Ukraine’s presidential office have not yet issued formal statements on the White House announcement.