President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the Ukraine war, while intensifying his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Trump suggested that this meeting could occur without Zelenskyy's involvement, stating, "Anything I can do to end the war, whether somebody's there or not." His remarks come amid rising tensions between him and Zelenskyy, particularly following Trump's decision to waive new sanctions against Russia, which Zelenskyy condemned as detrimental to Ukraine's security.
Trump dismissed Zelenskyy's criticisms, asserting that the Ukrainian leader should have resolved the conflict earlier and implying that Ukraine needs new leadership for negotiations. Additionally, Zelenskyy has raised concerns about disruptions to critical satellite services from SpaceX, which he claims have left Ukraine vulnerable.
In response, Trump expressed a desire to investigate the service interruptions but maintained that he is not seeking to undermine negotiations with Russia. This situation reflects a complex interplay of U.S. domestic politics and international diplomacy, with potential implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and U.S. relations with both Russia and China