Trump and Putin to Meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine Peace Talks

The U.S. president announces immediate negotiations with Russia, while Ukraine and European allies express concerns over limited involvement.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed to begin peace negotiations aimed at ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine, with an initial meeting likely to take place in Saudi Arabia.
Trump spoke separately with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though the extent of Ukraine's influence on the talks remains unclear.
The U.S. has ruled out deploying its own troops to Ukraine, instead advocating for a multinational peacekeeping force without NATO involvement.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that a NATO membership for Ukraine and a full restoration of its pre-2014 borders are unrealistic goals.
European leaders have called for Ukraine and Europe to be integral to any negotiations, criticizing the U.S. for bypassing them in its discussions with Russia.