Trump Suggests Putin Wants a Peace Deal with Him

Hot Mic Moment

• 🎙️ President Trump was captured on a hot mic stating, "I think he wants to make a deal for me," before a White House meeting.
• 💡 This statement hinted at his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin desired a peace deal directly with him.

White House Meeting and Peace Talks

• 🇺🇸 The White House hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and several European leaders to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
• 🤝 NewsNation's Libby Dean reported on the ongoing discussions and the potential for a trilateral meeting.

Potential Trilateral Meeting

• 🗓️ President Trump suggested a trilateral meeting between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine could happen soon.
• ✅ Following a productive meeting with Zelenskyy and allies, there is confirmation of readiness for a trilateral meeting.
• ⏳ Some sources indicate a goal for Putin and Zelenskyy to meet face-to-face within the next two weeks, though a location is not yet confirmed.

Meeting Outcomes and Sentiment

• ⭐ President Trump described Monday's meeting as a "very good early step" in resolving the conflict.
• 😊 President Zelenskyy also expressed optimism after the Oval Office session, noting it went smoother than a previous February meeting.
• 🇷🇺 The possibility of a bilateral meeting between Russia and the US was also mentioned as a potential precursor to a trilateral summit.