In a bombshell announcement, the Kremlin revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in the coming days, potentially as early as next week. This could be a pivotal moment in the over three-year-long war in Ukraine. A venue has been agreed upon, though details remain under wraps for now.
This marks their first meeting since Trump returned to office this year.
‘There’s a very good prospect of a summit meeting soon,’ Trump said, hinting at a possible breakthrough.
Public reaction has been intense, with European leaders reportedly briefed on Trump’s plans. One European official noted the urgency of the situation, as Ukrainians grow eager for a settlement, per a recent Gallup poll.
Could this meeting finally bring peace, or is it just political theater? With Russia and Ukraine still miles apart on demands, the stakes couldn’t be higher. What do you think—can Trump pull off a deal?