Trump to Meet Putin Amidst Urgent Calls for Ukraine Peace

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This decision follows recent progress in diplomacy, despite Trump's growing frustration with Russia. The meetings aim to expedite the end of the three-year war.

The New York Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for an in-person meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week. The anticipation of their discussion has generated significant attention among international leaders.

According to sources, Trump is also planning to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, emphasizing the urgent need to address the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. These plans were reportedly communicated to European leaders during a call on Wednesday, though the White House has yet to officially confirm the details.

While Trump has expressed optimism after envoy Steve Witkoff's productive meeting with Putin, he acknowledged increasing frustration with the stagnation in peace talks. Trump's administration remains focused on negotiating an end to the conflict, reinforcing his campaign promise to resolve the war swiftly.

(With inputs from agencies.)