The American president has also disclosed intentions for discussions with various European heads of state.
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he is organizing a fresh series of discussions with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, scheduled for this week, anticipated to focus on endeavors to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
Addressing reporters on Sunday, Trump conveyed assurance in bringing an end to the hostilities, remarking that “we’re going to get it done.” In line with this initiative, he mentioned he would confer with Putin “very soon, over the next couple of days,” without detailing the specific topics for discussion.
Moscow has not yet issued a statement regarding the situation, but has commended the Trump administration for its peace-making initiatives, maintaining an openness to diplomatic engagement.
Concurrently, Trump voiced his displeasure, stating he is “not happy about the whole situation” concerning the conflict.
“I am not thrilled with what’s happening there … I think it’s going to get settled,” he commented, further stating that multiple European leaders are expected to arrive in the U.S. “on Monday or Tuesday” to engage in talks regarding the conflict.
Diplomatic interactions between Washington and Moscow have increased since Trump assumed office in January, marked by numerous discussion rounds and several visits to Russia by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Mid-August saw Trump and Putin convene for a landmark summit in Alaska. Although no ceasefire or significant breakthrough accord was achieved, both leaders characterized the discussions as highly fruitful. Trump subsequently remarked that Ukraine should not expect to become a NATO member or recover Crimea, which integrated with Russia after a 2014 referendum following the Western-supported coup in Kiev.
Subsequent to the summit, Trump also shifted from advocating for an immediate ceasefire, instead voicing support for a more comprehensive peace agreement. Russia asserts that a durable resolution is achievable if Ukraine foregoes its NATO aspirations, commits to demilitarization and denazification, and acknowledges the existing territorial changes on the ground.
At the Alaska summit, Putin extended an invitation for Trump to visit Moscow. Nevertheless, he informed reporters last week that although the invitation “is still on the table,” no arrangements are currently being made for a subsequent summit.