Trump hints at possible meeting with Putin to discuss Ukraine conflict
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he may meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very soon" to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed belief that Putin wants to end the fighting, despite skepticism from others. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aimed at exploring peace options. However, he noted that no agreements have been finalized and emphasized that resolving the conflict will be complex. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about Russia's intentions and criticized the idea of negotiations without Ukraine's involvement. Rubio acknowledged that a single meeting would not lead to peace, highlighting the challenges ahead.