Trump: If the "Trump-Putin Summit" Goes Smoothly, a U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Trilateral Meeting Will Be Held

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. President Trump stated on Wednesday that if his meeting with Russian President Putin goes well, he hopes to quickly hold a second meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky. "If the first meeting goes smoothly, we will hold a second one very soon."

Trump said, "I want to hold it immediately. If they are willing to have me present, we will soon have a second meeting with President Putin, President Zelensky, and myself." Trump did not provide a specific timeline for the second meeting. He also stated that if Putin does not agree to end the war, Russia will face consequences. He did not elaborate on the consequences, but previously warned that severe economic sanctions would be imposed if no breakthrough is achieved.