Trump prepares Putin-Zelensky talks in bid to end Ukraine war

Trump: If necessary, I am ready to meet with Putin and Zelensky

 U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to hold separate meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an effort to broker peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, according to a New York Times report. The proposed diplomatic push comes amid escalating global tensions and recent U.S. trade actions, including new tariffs on India.

Trump reportedly informed European leaders of his intention to meet Putin as early as next week, while a date for discussions with Zelensky remains undetermined. The talks aim to find a potential resolution to the conflict that has raged for over 18 months. Political analysts suggest the move could also serve as a strategic effort by Trump to bolster his foreign policy credentials ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

The White House has not officially confirmed the planned meetings, and both the Kremlin and Ukrainian government have remained silent on the reports. The development follows Trump’s repeated claims that he could quickly negotiate an end to the war, though critics question whether his approach would address Ukraine’s sovereignty concerns.

The diplomatic initiative coincides with recent U.S. economic measures, including a 25% tariff increase on Indian goods announced this week – a move seen as part of broader efforts to pressure countries maintaining trade ties with Russia.

Also read: Trump slaps additional 25% tariff on Indian goods

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