Trump Announces New Talks with Putin, European Leaders Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed plans for imminent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and several European leaders amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Trump's announcement coincides with his call for the G20 summit to be held at his resort, with potential attendees including Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Background on the Ukraine Conflict
The Ukraine conflict has been a thorny issue on the global stage, with Western nations and Russia at odds over the situation. The U.S. leader has voiced his dissatisfaction with the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, following a massive Russian air assault overnight on September 7, 2025. Trump has also signaled that his administration would impose a second phase of sanctions on Moscow as part of the U.S.'s ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict.
Upcoming Talks with Putin, European Leaders
In an effort to move towards resolution, Trump has announced plans to speak “very soon” with Putin, as well as meet with several European heads of state. He expressed confidence that the Ukraine crisis will eventually be settled, stating, We are going to get it done.
Speaking on the upcoming talks, Putin has pledged to brief leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), including China's Xi Jinping and India's Narendra Modi, on the results of his Alaska talks with Trump. The Russian leader highlighted Moscow's appreciation for the efforts and proposals of Beijing, New Delhi, and other strategic partners aimed at ending the hostilities.
Reactions on the Possible Deployment of Foreign Troops
The idea of foreign troops being stationed in Ukraine has been met with resistance from Russia. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that any plan to have foreign military personnel deployed to Ukraine would be unacceptable
to Moscow. This comes in response to remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about plans to send European troops to Ukraine.
Trump's Call for European Action
In a recent development, Trump called on European leaders to cease funding
Putin's war in Ukraine and accused them of failing to exert pressure on China. The President emphasized that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war, highlighting that Russia received €1.1 billion (nearly $1.3 billion) in fuel sales from the EU in one year. He also urged the European leaders to place economic pressure on China for funding Russia’s war efforts.
Current Status
As the situation unfolds, the European Coalition of the Willing
plan for Ukraine is already showing signs of unravelling, with doubts over whether it can be implemented. Meanwhile, the world awaits the outcomes of Trump's forthcoming talks with Putin and other global leaders in a bid to resolve the Ukraine conflict.