Trump Initiates Active Preparations for Possible Zelensky-Putin Meeting: Key Details and Diplomatic Escalation Prospects

Former U.S.
President Donald Trump recently made a loud statement regarding his intentions to facilitate a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
According to him, he has already begun preparatory measures not only for organizing bilateral meetings between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian leader Vladimir Putin but also for a broader trilateral summit.
In his comments, Trump emphasized that he is working diligently to address the ongoing conflict, which has lasted nearly four years, and has personally conducted phone conversations with international leaders and Putin himself.Trump highlighted that his discussions in the White House included meetings with numerous European heads of state, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, as well as prime ministers and chancellors of major European countries.
During these meetings, Trump underscored the importance of ensuring security for Ukraine and expressed intentions to coordinate these efforts with the United States and European partners.He stated that he is actively communicating with Putin and has already agreed on negotiations in the near future; however, the exact date remains undisclosed.
According to the former president, the talks are not only about bilateral meetings but also about the possibility of a tripartite encounter involving Zelensky, Putin, and himself, which could serve as a step toward resolving the prolonged war.
Media outlets suggest that these negotiations could take place at the end of summer, most likely in late August.Trump emphasized that the current focus is on guarantees of security for Ukraine, which should be provided through coordinated efforts by the U.S.
and European countries.
Such developments fuel hopes for breakthroughs in diplomatic efforts and the potential cessation of hostilities, which have caused numerous casualties and widespread destruction across Ukraine.