In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to \"probably\" meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this month. The statement comes amidst ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump addressed concerns raised by Ukraine about being excluded from recent U.S.-Russian talks held in Saudi Arabia. He asserted that Ukraine had the opportunity to reach a deal with Russia three years ago.
\"Today I heard, 'Oh, we weren't invited.' Well, you've been there for three years, you should have ended it … you should have never started it. You could have made a deal,\" Trump stated.
Furthermore, Trump expressed his openness to the deployment of European peacekeeping troops in Ukraine. \"Having troops over there would be fine; I wouldn't object to it at all,\" he remarked, adding that the United States would abstain from participation due to the geographical distance.
Earlier on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that the United States and Russia have reached an agreement based on four principles following extensive talks in Saudi Arabia. This agreement includes the establishment of a high-level team tasked with negotiating and facilitating the end of the conflict in Ukraine in a manner that is enduring and acceptable to all involved parties.
The recent meeting in Saudi Arabia marks the latest indication of improving relations between Washington and Moscow since Trump assumed office in January. This potential meeting between Trump and Putin could further signal a shift towards a more collaborative approach in addressing global conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
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