Straight Talk: Latest on the Trump-Putin-Zelensky Summit, Ain't Gonna Happen Soon
No immediate plans for a three-way summit between the Kremlin, Trump, and Zelenskyy have been announced.
The proposal for a trilateral summit, featuring Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Donald Trump, to address the long-running Ukraine conflict is currently shelved. The Russian government is playing for time. Let's break it down.
Don't Hold Your Breath for the Summit
Zelensky has thrown his hat in the ring, expressing his readiness for a trilateral meeting. But Moscow isn't rushing. Putin's spokesman, Dmitri Peskow, said the Russian leader is ready for high-level contacts, but it's too early for a direct meeting. Don't expect any breakthrough during the Russian-Ukrainian talks scheduled for Istanbul this week.
What's at Stake?
If it ever does take place, this summit is a game-changer, aimed at putting an end to the more than three-year-old Ukraine conflict. Even though the Istanbul talks might not bring immediate results, there could be important humanitarian progress, such as increased prisoner exchanges and the return of soldier's remains.
Moscow's Demands
Remember those Russian demands? Moscow wants a permanent cession of Ukrainian territories and de facto submission to Russia. But Peskow suggests discussing possible compromises in the negotiation process, rather than publicly debating them.
So/So situation, friends. Despite best efforts, direct leadership-level talks have yet to materialize. The conflict's future remains uncertain, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic stalemates. Here's to hoping for a breakthrough soon!
Sources
- ntv.de
- jog/dpa
The European Union, with its focus on the implementation of the EU's nuclear program, might find Interest in the political implications of the stalemate in the Ukraine conflict, particularly if a trilateral summit were to occur. Such a summit, should it happen eventually, would significantly impact the general news landscape, given its potential to resolve the ongoing conflict and possibly lead to humanitarian progress.
