Trump Arranges Meeting with Putin and Zelensky in Ukraine - Trumparranges meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump to Meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin: Possible Trilateral Summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
According to a report by the New York Times, President Donald Trump has expressed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the potential meeting set to take place without European involvement [1]. The exact date and location for the encounter are yet to be confirmed.
The planned meeting between Trump and Putin is not the only diplomatic move being considered. A trilateral summit involving the leaders of the United States, Russia, and Ukraine is being contemplated, though it has not been confirmed as of yet.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Putin in Moscow as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts [2]. The Russian side has expressed a desire to meet with Trump, and the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has stated that there appears to be a greater willingness from Russia for a ceasefire, but the agreement between Putin and Zelensky remains unclear [1][2].
Zelensky has emphasized the importance of Ukraine having a voice in negotiations, stating that any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be "dead solutions" [1][2]. He has also warned that Russia should not deceive Ukraine and the U.S. on the details of a potential ceasefire. Further economic sanctions are threatened if Russia does not agree to the ceasefire by the deadline [1].
Trump has described his conversation with Witkoff as successful and spoke of "major progress" [1]. The White House spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, has confirmed that Trump is open to meeting both Putin and Zelensky [1]. The U.S. government had given Russia a deadline of Friday to agree to a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine [1].
European leaders have shown strong support for peace efforts that include Ukraine and its European allies before negotiations begin, stressing the importance of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity [3]. The exact date and location for a possible encounter between Trump and Putin are not yet known, and statements from the mentioned countries were not available in the evening.
In summary, while a trilateral summit is still under consideration but not yet confirmed, the potential meeting between Trump and Putin is set to take place without European involvement. Ukrainian President Zelensky has emphasized the importance of Ukraine's inclusion in any negotiations for them to have legitimacy.
[1] New York Times, 2023 [2] Reuters, 2023 [3] BBC News, 2023
- The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking another significant event in the realm of international politics and war-and-conflicts.
- The general-news landscape is abuzz with reports of a potential trilateral summit, involving leaders from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, a testament to the complexities of contemporary politics.
