Feeling like a huge group video call—but make it presidential! US President Donald Trump is reportedly gearing up for back-to-back face-to-face chats with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy as soon as next week. 🕊️🤝
According to The New York Times, Trump plans a trio-only summit: just him, Putin and Zelenskyy—no European buddies tagged along. During a recent group call with leaders from the UK, Germany, Finland, NATO and even Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Trump pitched the one-on-one vibes. Sources say Europeans didn't push back, but it's still up in the air if Putin and Zelenskyy RSVP'd "yes."
Meanwhile, Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff touched down in Moscow for a "highly productive" sit-down with Putin, according to Trump's Truth Social post. Russian aide Yury Ushakov called the meeting "useful and constructive," though Trump stopped short of calling it a full-blown breakthrough. 🔥
On the home front, Trump slapped a 25% tariff on Indian oil imports, blaming New Delhi for scooping up too much Russian crude. India's New Delhi officials fired back, labeling the move "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable" and vowed to protect their national interests. 🇮🇳💥
Under pressure to end the conflict he once said he could wrap up in 24 hours, Trump gave Russia until Friday to make peace—or face fresh penalties. Meanwhile, three rounds of talks in Istanbul have stalled, with both sides still far apart on core demands. 🌍
Stay tuned as this drama unfolds—it's like the ultimate power group chat that could redraw the map of global peace. 📲😉
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
