Trump Says Ukraine Must Decide on Ceasefire Terms After Alaska Meeting with Putin

Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to convene to discuss a ceasefire, shifting the responsibility to the Ukrainian leader. Trump made this statement after a meeting with Putin in Alaska. He encouraged Zelensky to pursue the discussions from Alaska and finalize an agreement to end the three-year war. Trump highlighted the necessity of Zelensky reaching an agreement, citing Russia’s significant influence. Trump also indicated his availability for the next meeting if both leaders request his participation. After the Alaska meeting with Putin, Trump stated that President Zelensky now holds the key and also suggested that European countries should be involved. If Zelensky and Putin desired it, he would attend the next meeting. Trump recommended that Zelensky negotiate a resolution to the war, envisioning a meeting involving himself, Zelensky, and Putin. Putin indicated the next meeting would be held in Moscow.