Trump Advances Ukraine Peace Efforts, Initiates Direct Putin-Zelenskyy Talks with US Security Backing

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has officially begun arrangements for a direct meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aimed at finding a pathway to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine. The announcement came Monday following a high-stakes White House summit involving Trump, Zelenskyy, and key European leaders.

Crucially, Trump affirmed that the United States would support European security guarantees designed to prevent any future Russian aggression against Ukraine once the current conflict concludes. This commitment was highlighted by French President Emmanuel Macron as the “most important” outcome of the extensive discussions.

Emerging from talks that included leaders from Britain, Finland, France, Germany, and Italy, along with the heads of the European Commission and NATO, participants expressed cautious optimism regarding Trump’s renewed momentum in fulfilling his campaign pledge to end the protracted war. Trump confirmed he spoke by phone with Putin during the White House meeting, initiating the groundwork for the bilateral summit.

While details of the security guarantees and the proposed peace talks are still evolving, the move signifies a notable shift in diplomatic efforts. Zelenskyy, despite previous demands for a ceasefire, indicated a willingness to meet Putin without preconditions, stating, “we must meet without any conditions, and think about what development there can be of this path to the end of war.”

The developments unfold amid continental apprehension regarding potential Ukrainian concessions. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte indicated that if Russia fails to engage constructively, further tariffs and sanctions could be imposed. The U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s security, though not involving troops, is seen as crucial by Kyiv, with Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for a clear American signal of participation in coordinating guarantees.

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