Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelensky and several European leaders in Washington, D.C. to discuss Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. Following a recent meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump expressed a desire to arrange a trilateral summit. The meeting with Zelensky was notably more amicable than a previous encounter in February. Conversations revolved around securing ongoing aid for Ukraine. During this period, a hot mic incident captured Trump stating Putin wants to make a deal, indicating an interest in further negotiations.
Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in a cordial meeting, contrasting the previous tense sit-down in February. Trump met with seven European leaders, who sought to secure continued aid to Ukraine while praising him. Later, Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin while his meetings were ongoing, aiming to arrange a potential summit involving both leaders.
During a meeting, a hot mic captured Trump suggesting that Putin is eager to reach a deal with him. He expressed confusion over this notion, stating, 'I think he wants to make a deal with me, as crazy as it sounds.' This sentiment reflects Trump's ongoing engagement strategy with Russia, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine.
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