Trump Says Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Would Be Better Without Him

According to a report, former US President Donald Trump suggested ​that teh leaders of Russia and‌ Ukraine should meet ⁤directly⁣ with each other ⁢before considering a three-way ⁢peace⁣ summit. this followed separate meetings with both Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Washington. Trump stated he believed it would be beneficial for the ‌two leaders to meet “without me,just to see,I want to see what ​goes on.” He also indicated a willingness to step in later to perhaps “get [the deal] closed” if needed, acknowledging ⁢their ⁣previous⁤ relationship had been “very bad.” Notably, Trump advocated ‍for working towards peace without ⁣a ceasefire as a first step, differing from suggestions made ⁢by some European⁢ leaders.