Trump declines face-to-face encounter with Putin and Zelensky in Moscow
In recent news, a proposed three-way meeting between the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, and the United States has been the subject of speculation. According to a European diplomat, the meeting was initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who proposed a three-way meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The meeting was intended to take place in the Russian capital, Moscow. However, Donald Trump politely declined Putin's offer for a three-way meeting, as reported by The New York Times.
The discussion about the potential meeting occurred during a phone call between Trump and Putin on Monday. The NYT also reported that a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelensky was discussed in addition to the three-way meeting.
Despite the initial report by The New York Times, there is no credible evidence that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to a three-way meeting in Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has explicitly denied that any meeting between Putin and Zelensky, let alone a three-way meeting including Trump, is planned or agreed upon.
Recent reports indicate ongoing conflict with Russian strikes continuing in Ukraine, and Trump expressing frustration toward Putin over this situation. This further suggests no progress on such a meeting.
European leaders have expressed concern about the proposed meeting scenario, as reported by NYT's source. The NYT's report does not mention any new details about the three-way meeting format or the participation of other leaders.
The AFP agency previously reported that Putin proposed a meeting with Zelensky in Moscow during his call with Trump. The NYT reports that a high-ranking European diplomat confirmed this information.
However, it's important to note that the NYT's report does not provide any new information about the source of the initial report from The New York Times.
In conclusion, while a proposed three-way meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelensky in Moscow has been discussed, there is currently no evidence to suggest that such a meeting has been agreed upon or is planned to take place. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the concerns expressed by European leaders further indicate that no progress has been made on this matter.
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