A crucial meeting is set to take place between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and European leaders to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The meeting comes after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where Trump expressed interest in negotiating an end to the conflict. Zelenskyy has been pushing for a trilateral meeting with Putin and Trump to find a peaceful resolution.
The discussions are expected to center around key issues, including sanctions against Russia, peace talks, weapons purchases, and US-Ukraine economic cooperation. Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of closing the European Union’s 18th sanctions package against Russia and strengthening US-EU coordination on the matter. However, divisions between the US and European leaders have raised concerns about the potential outcome of the meeting.
Jeffrey Sachs, an American economist, has weighed in on the potential deal, suggesting that the US and Russia could reach an agreement to resolve the Ukraine crisis. According to Sachs, Trump and Putin discussed a potential plan during their Alaska summit. Zelenskyy has also proposed a ceasefire agreement, but the specifics of the proposal and Russia’s response remain unclear.
Tensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have been evident in the past, particularly during a contentious Oval Office meeting where Trump criticized Zelenskyy’s perceived lack of gratitude for US support. Despite these tensions, the upcoming meeting aims to find common ground and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
