Trump Advocates for a Direct Meeting Between Zelensky and Putin to Mend Their Strained Connection
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Alaska on Friday. The meeting, scheduled for August 15, 2025, was held with their initial private talks beginning shortly after 21:00 local time, followed by expanded delegations joining for further negotiations.
The suggested meeting is aimed at improving negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing for almost four years. Trump has indicated a willingness to help Ukraine with air support, but the exact nature of the other forms of security guarantees the US may provide to Ukraine and its allies remains undisclosed.
Trump stated that he would not send American soldiers to Ukraine as part of peace negotiations, guaranteeing that US boots would not be on the ground in Ukraine. However, he suggested that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom would likely "front-load" Ukraine's security and commit troops to maintaining peace.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has called on the West to close the skies over the country to prevent Russia from attacking civilians. The Netherlands has already deployed 2 of 3 Patriot batteries to Poland, suggesting a potential involvement in securing the skies over Ukraine.
Trump is planning to arrange a meeting between Zelensky and Putin, and a trilateral meeting including the US will follow. The specific date and location for these meetings have not been disclosed yet.
Trump has expressed a desire to observe the meeting between Zelensky and Putin to see how they interact. Putin has agreed to meet with Zelensky, as confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump hinted that he may attend the meeting between Zelensky and Putin if necessary.
In a separate development, Trump hosted Zelensky and several European leaders at the White House on Monday for peace talks. Trump stated that he wants to help Ukraine and its allies, and he suggested a one-on-one meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Russian leader Vladimir Putin before a trilateral discussion.
The hope is that these meetings will lead to a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and bring an end to the suffering of its people. As more details emerge, we will continue to provide updates on this developing story.
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