Russian President Vladimir Putin was not in the Oval Office with the US President, Donald Trumpthe European leaders and the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski On Monday (18.08.2025), but his view was not lacking.
“I have known him for a long time, I have always had an excellent relationship with him,” he said Donald Trump For his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin At a time of meeting with Volodimir Zelenski at the White Houseadding meaningfully: “I think President Putin also wants to find a solution. We’ll see. “
According to analysis of CNN For the potentially a historic Washington appointment in relation to the war in Ukraine and the ending scenarios of conflict that has completed 3.5 years, even if the Trump He seemed to speak on behalf of Putin, few of the European leaders who gathered at the White House on Monday was named.
While the Russian leader is at the center of everyone – and will largely determine Ukraine’s future – the question remains open whether Putin He is so committed to achieving a peace agreement as the Republican president has repeatedly indicated.
THE Trump He said he expected a trilateral meeting between Russia, Ukraine and the United States soon.
“I think the issue is when, not if”he said characteristically.,
However, when – notes CNN – it may be a question that suggests much more than the timetable. It will indicate the extent to which Putin is “serious” in terms of war ending or just trying to save time, as many Kremlin critics suspect.
Trump appeared yes, but also left some room for negative development.
“It is likely that it will not be possible (a trilateral with Putin). On the other hand, it is likely to be possible … “he said, sending the message:” We must give our best (for the end of the war in Ukraine). This is all we can do. “