Former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky are currently in talks to arrange a face-to-face meeting, with details still being finalized. A source familiar with the planning revealed that the meeting is tentatively scheduled for Friday.
Trump recently shared a cryptic post on his social media platform, Truth Social, hinting at a message from Zelensky requesting a meeting. However, Trump did not confirm his willingness to meet with the Ukrainian president in the post.
In response to Trump's previous criticisms, Zelensky has adjusted his travel plans to extend his stay in the United States to accommodate a potential meeting. Trump had publicly criticized Zelensky's handling of the conflict in Ukraine, accusing him of refusing to negotiate and making disparaging remarks.
The tension between the two leaders escalated following Zelensky's comments about a Republican Vice Presidential nominee, JD Vance, whom he referred to as 'too radical' in a recent interview. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine should not bear the burden of ending the war alone and expressed concerns about the potential consequences of such a strategy.
Despite the strained relations, Vice President Kamala Harris met with Zelensky earlier today at the White House, reaffirming the United States' support for Ukraine. During the meeting, Harris indirectly criticized Trump's approach without explicitly mentioning him, highlighting the ongoing complexities in international relations.
