President Trump said that there is a “good chance” on Wednesday, he would soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelancesi-because Mr. Trump pressured Russia to end his three-year attack of Ukraine.
White House press secretary Karolin Levit said on Wednesday that Russia suggested a meeting between the US President and Putin, and Mr. Trump is “open” to the idea of a meeting with both Russia and Ukraine leaders.
Hours later, when asked whether Putin and Zelancesi agreed to a summit, Mr. Trump told reporters, “There is a great possibility that they will do.” He said that it is not clear where the meeting will be held. Russia and Ukraine have not publicly commented on the possibility of a meeting.
Mr. Trump’s comments came to Russia a few days before the Friday time limit, either strike a ceasefire deal with Ukraine or faced restrictions. Putin met with Mr. Trump’s messenger, Steve Witcoff,, In Moscow Before Wednesday. The US President called The Hourn “highly productive” and wrote that “great progress was made” in one ” True social Post – A change of voice after being expressed by Mr. Trump Disappointment With Russia for last month.
Mr. Trump on Wednesday made a call with European leaders and NATO General Secretary Mark Rute.
A senior official of the Trump administration on Wednesday said the meeting between Vitkoff and Putin to CBS News “.
“Russians are keen to get entangled with the United States,” the official said.
Asked about the Vitcoff-Putin meeting, State Secretary Marco Rubio Said: “We will have some other discussions throughout the day, and then hope that some announcements here will be here soon. Perhaps positive, maybe not. We will see.”
Mr. Trump has suppressed both Russia and Ukraine to reach the ceasefire, but they have oscillated between convicting Putin and Zelancesi for lack of progress. In recent weeks, Mr. Trump has been irritated by Putin over Russia. Ongoing Invasion On Ukrainian cities.
Last week, Mr. Trump demanded that Putin attacked a ceasefire deal with Ukraine within 10 days, or Russia faced the results, including restrictions on Russia and Countries Do business with it. This time limit runs on Friday.
“Secondary sanctions are expected to be implemented on Friday,” a senior official of Trump Administration told CBS News after the Putin-Vitchoff meeting.
Mr. Trump has already started targeting some Russian business partners, Slap an additional 25% tariff On Indian goods on Wednesday, because the South Asian country continues to buy oil from Russia. It brings a total tax of 50%on Indian imports.
Former Russian President Dimitri Medvedev – Vice President of Russia’s Security Council – responded to Mr. Trump’s approval last week: “Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war.”
Mr. Trump Medvedev’s statement is called “Highly stimulating” and that he was ordering two submarines to be “posted in appropriate areas” in response.
At other points, Mr. Trump has come out in Zelancesi and accused him of prolonging Russia’s invasion, which began in February 2022. He publicly argued at the meeting of an Oval office with the Ukrainian leader at least and at least. Two MattersHis administration has temporarily harassed important US military aid in Ukraine before restoring shipments.
