Trump Plans Meeting with Putin to Address Ukraine Conflict
President-elect Donald Trump aims to meet with Putin to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine while his administration proposes military aid for Kyiv.
Trump, a frequent critic of President Joe Biden’s support for Ukraine, said working with Putin to end the war was essential.
"He wants to meet": Trump says he's arranging a meeting with Putin
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Trump has historically enjoyed a more cordial relationship with Putin than many Western heads of state, who have increasingly distanced themselves from the Kremlin since Moscow's February 2022 invasion of its Eastern European neighbor.
Trump seeks Putin meeting as Biden administration announces 11th-hour aid package to Kyiv
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Trump has not detailed how he intends to end the three-year-long war, though he suggested he could support Putin’s demand that Ukraine be barred from entering the NATO alliance, and told reporters Thursday he "could understand [Putin’s] feeling about" not wanting NATO "on their doorstep."
Trump setting up meeting with Putin, in communication with Xi
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Kremlin: Putin Ready for Talks With Trump
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Summary
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, which he labeled a 'bloody mess.' Trump's relationship with Putin has been historically warm, contrasting with the outgoing Biden administration's efforts to support Ukraine amid Russian aggression. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed Russia's readiness for dialogue and welcomed Trump's intentions. The proposed meeting aims to expedite a resolution, although fears persist in Ukraine regarding the concessions that may accompany peace negotiations. Trump previously claimed he could end the conflict rapidly, raising concerns over NATO's role.
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