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Trump Eyes Trilateral Summit with Putin and Zelenskyy to Broker Ukraine Peace

President Donald Trump has proposed a potential trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to advance peace talks. The suggestion follows a lengthy phone call with Putin and a bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago, where they discussed a 20-point peace framework. Trump stated he has no specific deadline for a deal, emphasizing his goal is simply to end the war. He expressed optimism, noting that significant progress has been made and a peace agreement is getting "very close."

Key Points: Trump Proposes Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting for Ukraine Peace

  • Trilateral summit floated
  • 2.5-hour Putin call
  • No deadline for peace deal
  • Talks described as "very close"
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"I see that happening": Trump on a possible trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy as peace talks continue

President Trump floats a trilateral summit with Putin and Zelenskyy, citing progress in peace talks after lengthy calls and a meeting in Florida.

"I see that happening, sure, at the right time. - Donald Trump"

Florida, December 29

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue peace talks amid the war in Europe, which is now in its fourth year.

Speaking to reporters following his bilateral meeting with Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump said the trilateral meeting could take place "at the right time" in order to broker peace in the war.

"I see that happening, sure, at the right time. I saw a very interesting President Putin today. He wants to see it happen. He wants to see it. He told me very strongly. I believe him... I was on the phone with him for almost 2.5 hours... We discussed a lot of things," the US President said when asked about the prospect of such a three-way summit.

Trump's remarks come during his joint press conference following his scheduled meeting with Zelenskyy in Florida, where the two leaders discussed the proposed 20-point peace framework, security guarantees, and potential territorial compromises to end the conflict.

Prior to meeting with the Ukrainian President, Trump also had a long telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, noting that it was "good and very productive".

"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The Kremlin also described the call positively.

Meanwhile, during his meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump, known for setting deadlines on most issues, said he has no deadline for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal this time as he welcomed the Ukrainian President.

Speaking to reporters outside the resort, when asked whether he had set any deadline for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump made it clear that he has no deadline for a peace deal this time.

"I don't have deadlines. You know what my deadline is: getting the war ended," Trump said.

He also stated that a peace agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine war is also getting "very close", noting that significant progress had been made as discussions continue.

"We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things. As you know, I had an excellent phone call with President Putin. It lasted for over two hours. We discussed a lot of points. I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close. The President and I just spoke to the European leaders... We have made a lot of progress on ending that war, which is probably the deadliest war since World War II..." Trump said.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm cautiously optimistic. A trilateral meeting sounds good on paper, but the proof will be in the pudding. Ukraine's sovereignty must be the non-negotiable foundation of any deal. Hoping for peace, but wary of rushed compromises. 🙏
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Rohit P
No deadlines? That's concerning. It could mean the talks drag on forever while people continue to suffer. There needs to be a clear framework and timeline. "Getting the war ended" is too vague a goal for something this serious.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India following this, I hope this brings real peace. The global food and energy price shocks from this war have hit everyone. A stable Europe is good for global trade and security. Fingers crossed!
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Vikram M
Trump saying he "believes" Putin is a red flag for me. We've seen how that trust has played out before. India has always advocated for dialogue and diplomacy, but it must be principled. Hope Zelenskyy isn't pressured into a bad deal.
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Karthik V
The fact that they are talking is a positive step. War solves nothing. From an Indian perspective, we understand the cost of conflict. A peaceful resolution will allow the world to focus on other pressing issues like climate and development.

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