Europeans may potentially attend Putin's second private gathering with Trump
The plans for a potential second meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are gathering momentum, with Trump describing the encounter as having "a very good chance" of happening[1]. This meeting is expected to serve as a follow-up to the initial summit in Alaska, aimed at further clarifying positions and possibly discussing progress made after the first meeting.
The central theme of the discussions is likely to revolve around the ongoing Russian military aggression in Ukraine, which has been a cause for concern since February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed hope that the central topic at the meetings will be an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing that the U.S. president has repeatedly supported this position[1].
Trump has hinted at a future meeting that could potentially include Zelenskyy, Putin, and possibly other key players, including European heads of state, to discuss outcomes and next steps[1]. However, no firm plans or confirmations about the participation of these leaders have been made public.
The initial meeting between Trump and Putin is scheduled to take place in Alaska, with Trump viewing the summit as a precursor to the potential second meeting. Trump has also stated that European leaders might be brought into the potential second meeting[1].
In other developments, Trump has mentioned the possibility of reducing NATO troops in Europe at a later time, but no proposal for such a reduction to accommodate Russia has been presented to him[1]. It is important to note that all discussions are oriented around ending hostilities and reaching a ceasefire in Ukraine.
[1] References: The information in this article is based on official statements and reports from various news outlets.
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