Trump pushes trilateral meeting with Zelenskyy Putin

Trump pushes for a three way meeting with Zelenskyy and Putin as European partners weigh diplomacy and Ukraine’s security guarantees.

Trump Pushes Trilateral Meeting With Zelenskyy Putin

At the White House, Trump told Zelenskyy and European leaders that a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin could be on the horizon. He said he would float the idea with Putin, who has said he would meet only after the details of a peace deal were negotiated. The session was held behind closed doors with attendees including Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, Alexander Stubb and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The Alaska talks last Friday ended without a ceasefire. Trump signaled he could offer Ukraine stronger security guarantees, while Zelenskyy pressed for concrete protections as part of any peace framework. Russia has not yet accepted the trilateral meeting as of Monday afternoon.

The plan to stage a trilateral conversation tests the unity of Western backers and Kyiv. If the talks gain momentum, they could accelerate diplomacy and keep pressure on Moscow; if they stall, they risk appearing hostage to long running stalemate. The idea also places political risk on Trump and allied leaders who must balance public opinion at home with global stakes. A successful encounter could recalibrate expectations for a peace process, but poor optics or unmet promises could deepen mistrust among those already wary of negotiations.

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The coming days will reveal how far diplomacy can move before the war enters a new chapter.