In the wake of the White House summit regarding Ukraine, Trump plans to arrange a conference between Putin and Zelenskyy - Following the Ukraine summit at the White House, Trump sets arrangements for the Putin-Selensky talk
In the latest developments, a proposed meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky remains uncertain but is being actively discussed by Ukraine and the United States.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has renewed calls for a bilateral summit with Putin, describing it as "the most effective way forward" amid stalled peace efforts. He and U.S. officials plan to meet later this week to discuss the preparations for this potential summit and the framework for security guarantees for Ukraine.
Despite Zelensky's efforts and U.S. President Donald Trump's push to broker peace talks—including Trump's suggestion that a bilateral meeting between the two leaders might happen within two weeks—Russian officials, including Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, have dismissed the likelihood of an immediate meeting. Lavrov accused Western countries of obstructing negotiations, and Trump himself noted Putin's reluctance to meet Zelensky because of personal dislike.
Regarding security guarantees for Ukraine, Zelensky expects a concrete plan backed by Western partners within days. He also emphasized Ukraine's ongoing need for substantial military aid, stating a goal to secure at least $1 billion monthly from allies, primarily for purchasing U.S. weapons.
The US, in addition to Europe, is ready to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, as stated by Trump, who spoke of security guarantees by European states "in coordination with the United States of America."
This context comes amid ongoing hostilities, including recent drone strikes and territorial clashes in eastern Ukraine, underscoring the urgency of diplomatic efforts.
On another note, a video conference of the "Coalition of the Willing" supporting Ukraine is scheduled for Tuesday. The meeting is expected to discuss the progress of Monday's talks and the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
Moreover, Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested a meeting between Zelensky and Putin should take place within the next two weeks, expressing relief that there was no incident like the one in February between Trump and Zelensky. Merz compared Russia's demand for the Donbass to the US giving up Florida and reiterated his demand for a ceasefire and warned against imposing territorial concessions on Ukraine.
In a positive turn of events, Trump hosted several world leaders, including Zelensky, at the White House on Monday. The meeting exceeded Merz's expectations, as he described it.
Trump has advocated for a comprehensive peace agreement, including suggesting that Ukraine must cede territories to Russia for peace. However, no mention of Germany deploying soldiers in Ukraine to secure peace has been made, with Germany having a "high interest" and "high responsibility" in participating in the security guarantees.
In conclusion, a Ukraine-U.S. meeting is scheduled this week to discuss a possible Zelensky-Putin summit and security guarantees. Zelensky views direct talks with Putin as the best step toward peace. Russia currently rules out an immediate meeting, with Putin reportedly reluctant due to personal reasons. Ukraine expects a Western-backed security guarantees plan imminently. Ukraine continues to request significant military assistance to sustain its defense.
- The European Union has a responsibility to ensure that the EU's foreign policy is fully implemented, given the ongoing hostilities and war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, and the EU's potential role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine as part of the coordination with the United States of America.
- As political tensions between Ukraine and Russia persist, the policy-and-legislation involving security guarantees and potential territorial concessions become crucial general-news items, particularly concerning the proposed meeting between Zelensky and Putin and the ongoing peace efforts.
