Speculation continues to swirl around a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, according to a report by the New York Post citing sources within the U.S. administration, Washington’s stance is clear: such a meeting can only take place if Putin first engages in direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The White House has officially denied reports suggesting a Trump-Putin meeting is being arranged without Ukrainian involvement. U.S. officials emphasize that Ukraine’s participation remains a crucial part of any diplomatic effort aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
No specific date or location for the potential meetings has been announced. The Kremlin previously stated that talks with Zelensky are possible but would require “certain conditions” to be met — without elaborating further.
As of now, neither side has provided additional details, but the White House’s statement underscores a continued commitment to ensuring that all key parties are included in discussions surrounding peace initiatives.
