Trump mentions he ‘will probably’ have a meeting with Zelensky next week
The US president has also expressed hope for discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The US president has also expressed hope he will hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days, too.
US President Donald Trump announced that he could have in-person discussions with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as early as next week. Additionally, he indicated a desire to engage in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Since his inauguration last month, Trump’s administration has been signaling a potential for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, no details have emerged so far. In response to the idea of such discussions, officials in Moscow have shown cautious optimism.
While meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday, President Trump stated: “I will probably be meeting with President [Vladimir] Zelensky next week.” He mentioned that the talks would likely occur on US soil, saying, “I’m not going there.”
Furthermore, Trump noted, “And I will probably be talking to [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin. I’d like to see that war end.” He commented that “President Putin and I have always had a good relationship.”
The US president reiterated his belief that the conflict would not have erupted if he had been in office back in February 2022.
Trump also expressed his intention to discuss the “security” of Ukraine’s rare-earth deposits with Zelensky. He remarked earlier that “we are looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they are going to secure what we are giving to them with the rare earths and other things.”
He once again pointed out that NATO’s European member states are contributing much less than the US in supporting Ukraine, vowing to “equalize” the situation.
In response to Trump’s latest comments, Zelensky posted on X, formerly Twitter, late on Friday: “The coming weeks may be very intensive in diplomacy, and we will do what’s needed to make this time effective and productive.”
He added, “Right now Ukrainian and American teams are working out the details. A solid, lasting peace shall become closer,” the official predicted.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
US President Donald Trump announced that he could have in-person discussions with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as early as next week. Additionally, he indicated a desire to engage in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
Since his inauguration last month, Trump’s administration has been signaling a potential for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. However, no details have emerged so far. In response to the idea of such discussions, officials in Moscow have shown cautious optimism.
While meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday, President Trump stated: “I will probably be meeting with President [Vladimir] Zelensky next week.” He mentioned that the talks would likely occur on US soil, saying, “I’m not going there.”
Furthermore, Trump noted, “And I will probably be talking to [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin. I’d like to see that war end.” He commented that “President Putin and I have always had a good relationship.”
The US president reiterated his belief that the conflict would not have erupted if he had been in office back in February 2022.
Trump also expressed his intention to discuss the “security” of Ukraine’s rare-earth deposits with Zelensky. He remarked earlier that “we are looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they are going to secure what we are giving to them with the rare earths and other things.”
He once again pointed out that NATO’s European member states are contributing much less than the US in supporting Ukraine, vowing to “equalize” the situation.
In response to Trump’s latest comments, Zelensky posted on X, formerly Twitter, late on Friday: “The coming weeks may be very intensive in diplomacy, and we will do what’s needed to make this time effective and productive.”
He added, “Right now Ukrainian and American teams are working out the details. A solid, lasting peace shall become closer,” the official predicted.
Emily Johnson contributed to this report for TROIB News
