Trump and Putin took a break from their meeting for a phone conversation
The Ukraine summit at the White House, which brought together President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with heads of state and government from the EU, was a significant event. The discussions centred around the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
During the summit, Trump and Zelenskyy held a separate phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed plans for a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy. This meeting, if it materialises, is seen as a step towards peace negotiations. Trump expressed optimism about the prospect of this meeting leading to a trilateral summit with himself, aiming to secure a peace deal. However, Putin has yet to agree to a specific meeting date or location.
Meanwhile, seven European leaders were present at the White House, offering their support for the broader peace efforts and discussions about security guarantees for Ukraine. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump's envoy Keith Kellogg, have continued dialogues with their European counterparts and Ukrainian officials on these security guarantees, designed to prevent future Russian aggression. These ongoing multilateral engagements indicate a continued commitment to a peaceful resolution.
Interestingly, further discussions with Europeans, reportedly in a different format, were not part of the White House meeting. The exact nature of this "different format" remains unknown. It has been reported that these discussions will follow, but no concrete details have been revealed yet.
It's important to note that the White House meeting did not involve Russia directly, and no discussions with Putin were held during the meeting. The source of this information comes from negotiation circles. Similarly, no specific details about the content of the phone call between Trump and Putin were provided, although it was reported by multiple sources, with the initial report coming from Bild.
The German Press Agency has learned that further discussions with Europeans in a potentially different format will follow. The urgency for these talks is evident, as Trump has warned against delays that could cost more lives. He also mentioned preparing to take unspecified actions if the talks do not materialise soon.
In summary, while the focus remains on initiating direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian leaders, there is also a commitment to broader trilateral and European-involved discussions. However, without firm commitments or dates set, the path towards a peaceful resolution remains uncertain.
[1] Bild [2] German Press Agency [3] Negotiation circles
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