In a gathering at the White House with European leaders, Donald Trump revealed he might facilitate a trilateral meeting involving himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump disclosed discussions with Putin. He indicated his commitment to arranging a meeting if the initial discussions proved fruitful, motivated by a desire to prevent further loss of life. He referenced the Alaska Summit and Putin’s acceptance of security guarantees for Ukraine as significant advancements. The US President also noted that exchanges of territory, considering the current frontline, should be considered. Both Trump and Zelenskyy spoke about the possibility of a near term peace agreement. Zelenskyy appreciated the conversation with Trump, emphasizing security guarantees. He welcomed the prospect of a trilateral meeting.
