US President Donald Trump is continuing efforts to arrange a Russia-Ukraine peace summit, the White House confirmed Friday. A senior official said Trump and his national security team are in contact with Russian and Ukrainian officials to pursue a bilateral meeting aimed at ending the war, Firstpost reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the prospect of talks but warned that if Russia fails to meet a Monday deadline, it could indicate Putin has “played” Trump. After recent meetings with both leaders and European officials, Trump announced plans for direct talks, though Russia has downplayed the likelihood of a summit.
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller rejected suggestions Trump was being manipulated, praising the president’s commitment to advancing peace, according to Firstpost.
