Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders, discussing a possible meeting with Putin and a subsequent trilateral summit with Zelensky, which led to confusion in Kyiv and Europe regarding U.S. policy direction and sanctions. Ukrainian officials expressed concern that the meeting could allow Putin to negotiate directly with the U.S. about the war without involving Ukraine or European powers. Meanwhile, Trump announced plans to double tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, raising further questions about future sanctions.
Ukrainian officials express concern that Putin’s proposal for a meeting with Trump may bypass Ukraine and European consensus on ending the conflict.
Trump’s communication with European leaders introduced uncertainty about U.S. policy and the impending announcement of sanctions against Russia.
Putin indicated a mutual interest in a summit with Trump but the Kremlin expressed skepticism about a trilateral summit involving Zelensky.
Trump plans to double tariffs on India to 50% over Russian oil purchases, introducing further complexities in the U.S.-Russia relationship.
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