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Trump noncommittal on potential for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting

Trump described the Russia-Ukraine war as a personal conflict and warned of potential sanctions if peace talks fail, while security guarantees for Ukraine remain undecided.

  • On August 25, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty about whether the leaders of Russia and Ukraine would hold a meeting during their discussions in Washington.
  • Trump explained that Putin is unwilling to meet Zelenskyy because he dislikes him, comparing their relationship to mixing oil and vinegar, and admitted, "I don't know that they'll meet."
  • Trump confirmed he has continued conversations with Putin since their last contact on August 18 and mentioned that, although he attempted to facilitate face-to-face negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, no significant progress has been made yet.
  • Trump sent Zelenskyy a letter commemorating Ukraine’s independence day and remarked that his interactions with Zelenskyy have been positive, while also cautioning that he may take strong action if progress in talks does not occur.
  • The situation implies uncertainty about progress toward peace talks as European leaders and U.S. officials continue diplomatic efforts emphasizing credible security guarantees for Ukraine.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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