White House says Trump is ‘open’ to talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
Summary
The White House says President Trump is open to meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The purpose of these talks would be to help end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump has also communicated with European allies about this development.Key Facts
- The White House confirmed Trump's willingness to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy.
- Russian officials showed interest in meeting with Trump, according to the White House.
- An anonymous official suggested the meeting might occur within a week.
- Trump wants to stop the war in Ukraine and initially promised to do so quickly when he became president.
- US envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Russian officials and had what Trump called a "highly productive" meeting.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US now has a clearer understanding of Russia's conditions for ending the war.
- Trump discussed a possible meeting on a call including Zelenskyy, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and leaders of Britain, Germany, and Finland.
- Trump has considered increasing pressure on Russia, potentially with more sanctions.
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