- President Trump has expressed a preference to only meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin if there is a concrete possibility of reaching a deal regarding the situation in Ukraine.
- Trump emphasized the importance of having a guaranteed framework for a peace agreement involving Ukraine as a precondition for any summit or meeting with Putin.
- The decision reflects Trump’s desire to avoid engaging in diplomatic events that do not show potential for productive outcomes or tangible results.
- This approach indicates a strategic focus on ensuring that international meetings with high-level leaders are purposeful and result-oriented, particularly in the context of resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-he-wont-waste-time-meeting-putin-unless-ukraine-deal-likely-happen-soon)
