Trump Pushes US-Russia Summit, Trilateral Option Unclear

US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine war, dropping his earlier demand for Putin to first meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump threatened additional sanctions on Moscow if a ceasefire is not reached, but left details about enforcement contingent on Putin's actions. While Trump suggested the possibility of a later trilateral summit including Zelensky, the Kremlin denied any formal agreement to this format and prefers a bilateral meeting. Zelensky has expressed openness to both bilateral and trilateral talks, emphasizing Ukraine's need for direct participation and warning against being sidelined. European leaders are closely monitoring the situation, with Kyiv consulting allies to ensure Western support and European involvement in any peace process. If held, the proposed summits would be the most significant direct US-Russia talks since 2021 and could shape efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict.