Report: Trump and Putin open to meeting
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, is planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person, as per sources from Fox News. The meeting is expected to take place next week. Trump also intends to organize a meeting involving himself, Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shortly after.
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President Trump aims to facilitate a meeting with Putin of Russia and Zelenskyy of Ukraine amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.
Recent reports suggest that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff had a productive meeting with Putin, leading to discussions about a potential meeting between Trump and the Russian President.
Trump expressed optimism about the progress made during the meeting, emphasizing the importance of ending the ongoing war. He also updated European allies about the developments and expressed a commitment to working towards peace in the region.
Putin conveyed his interest in meeting with Trump, with the condition that the meeting is linked to a peace agreement. The White House press secretary confirmed that Trump is open to meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy, with the shared goal of ending the conflict.
Zelenskyy, on the other hand, emphasized the need for an honest and lasting peace, reiterating Ukraine’s commitment to defending its independence. He appreciated the support from European leaders and stressed the importance of ending the war initiated by Russia.
Trump has pledged to assist in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He previously threatened severe tariffs on Russia if a deal is not reached within a specified timeframe, demonstrating his commitment to achieving peace in the region.
Following recent developments, Trump has adjusted the deadlines for imposing tariffs, indicating a willingness to engage in dialogue with Russia to find a resolution. Despite initial threats, Trump has shown flexibility in his approach towards resolving the conflict.
As the situation continues to evolve, there is anticipation about the outcomes of the upcoming meetings and negotiations between the involved parties.
Contributions to this report were made by Fox News Digital’s Caitlin McFall.
