Russian President Vladimir Putin denied discussing a peace deal for Ukraine with US President Donald Trump, contradicting previous claims from both leaders. In remarks on state television, Putin stated Russia does not rule out European countries participating in a potential settlement. However, senior Russian officials have previously indicated they would not accept Western forces in Ukraine. The comments come after Trump said he believed Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential deal to end the war.
Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-says-he-and-trump-have-not-discussed-ending-the-ukraine-war-in-detail