Trump Interrupts Meeting with European Leaders to Call Putin
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During a White House meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, President Trump paused discussions to call Russian President Putin, aiming to facilitate direct talks between Ukraine and Russia.
During a White House meeting on Monday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, U.S. President Donald Trump interrupted discussions to place a call to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, attended by leaders from Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, was temporarily paused for the call.
Trump had initially indicated that the call with Putin would occur after consultations with European counterparts. However, he chose to prioritize the conversation during the ongoing meeting. An EU diplomat noted that this timing was seen positively, allowing Ukraine's supporters to "get the last word."
The interruption underscores the complex diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. European leaders have been advocating for binding security guarantees for Ukraine, while Zelenskyy has emphasized that any peace agreement must avoid territorial concessions.
Following the call, Trump announced plans to arrange a direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin to negotiate an end to the war. While a location has not been decided, both European leaders and Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism about the potential for progress.
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