Putin, Zelensky should meet to settle Ukraine conflict — Trump
Quick Look
US President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must meet to end the war in Ukraine, saying he believes both want a deal but do not know how to achieve it, and pledged to facilitate an agreement.
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Why It Matters
The Ukraine conflict has persisted since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, with multiple diplomatic efforts failing to achieve a lasting settlement. Previous talks have stalled over territorial disputes and security guarantees.
WASHINGTON, October 13. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump believes that Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky need to meet to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, according to his remarks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Ohio.
"All I know is that Zelensky and Putin have to get together and end that ridiculous war," Trump said, responding to a question about prospects for a settlement.
"I think they want to make a deal, but they don't know how," he added, pledging to get the two sides to reach an agreement.
On September 23, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Zelensky could come to Moscow if he wanted contact with the Russian leadership and would receive security guarantees.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trump will attempt to facilitate a meeting between Putin and Zelensky during his upcoming Ohio trip or shortly thereafter
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific terms would Trump propose for a Putin-Zelensky meeting?
- How would security guarantees for Zelensky in Moscow be implemented?
- What leverage does Trump believe he has to bring both leaders to the table?
