Trump Open to Attending Peace Talks

"If I thought it would be helpful, I would fly there," Trump stated, though he did not give specific details on what role he might play in the discussions. His remarks appear to reflect his growing interest in encouraging negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded positively to Trump's comments. In a message posted on X, Zelenskyy wrote, "All of us in Ukraine would appreciate it if President Trump could be there with us at this meeting in Türkiye." He added, "I hope that the Russians will not evade the meeting."

Calls for Peace as Istanbul Talks Approach

Trump has recently been vocal in urging both Ukraine and Russia to move forward with peace talks in Istanbul. This comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed a 30-day ceasefire proposal offered by Ukraine and European allies. Instead, Putin proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.

"Thursday's meeting with Russia and Ukraine is really important," Trump said earlier this week. "I was really insistent that the meeting take place. I think good things can come out of that meeting. Stop the bloodshed, it's a bloodbath," he added.

U.S. President Heads to the Middle East

While peace efforts continue in Europe, the current U.S. president is scheduled to travel across the Middle East this week. His trip includes stops in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, where he will attend a series of high-level meetings.

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