donald Trump has indicated he is not pursuing a meeting with Vladimir Putin unless there is a clear prospect of productive discussion, notably regarding the war in Ukraine. A U.S. representative, speaking anonymously, confirmed there are currently “no plans for a meeting in the immediate future,” a sentiment echoed by the Kremlin, which stated no specific timeframe for a potential summit exists.
The shift in Trump’s stance comes as he publicly assesses the potential for successful negotiations with Putin. While previously expressing frustration with Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine, Trump recently suggested considering ceding territory in the Donbass region to Russia, aligning with current front lines. This evolving position, coupled with a previous meeting in Alaska in mid-August that yielded no ceasefire progress, underscores the conditional nature of Trump’s willingness to engage with Putin. The possibility of a meeting remains tied to Trump’s judgment of whether it would be “pointless,” as he stated to reporters in Washington on Tuesday, and a worthwhile use of his time.
The Kremlin confirmed there is no set date for a meeting between the two presidents. Trump had previously expressed increasing frustration over continued Russian attacks in ukraine following their August meeting in Alaska.
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