Trump says that there is a “good opportunity” who will meet Putin and Zelinski at a time when the deadline for the punishment in Russia is waving

President Trump said on Wednesday that there is a “good opportunity” that he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Voludmir Zelinski soon-where Mr. Trump presses Russia to end his conquest for three years for Ukraine.

White House journalist Caroline Levitte said on Wednesday that Russia proposed a meeting between US President and Putin and Mr. Trump “open” to the idea of a meeting with both Russia and Ukraine.

When he was asked hours later if Putin and Zelensky had agreed on top, Mr. Trump told reporters: “There is a very good possibility that they will.” He said it is not clear where the meeting will be held. Russia and Ukraine did not publicly comment on the possibility of holding a meeting.

Mr. Trump’s comments came a few days before the deadline for Russia, either to distribute the ceasefire deal with Ukraine or facing sanctions. Putin met with the envoy of Mr. Trump, Steve Witkeov, In Moscow Earlier Wednesday. The American president described the “very production” meeting and wrote that “great progress was made” in A. Social truth Post – Change the tone after expressing Mr. Trump frustration With Russia for a large part of last month.

Mr. Trump also called on Wednesday with European leaders and NATO Secretary -General Mark Retty.

A senior Trump administration official told CBS News earlier on Wednesday that the meeting between Witkeov and Putin “went well.”

“The Russians are keen to continue to engage with the United States,” said official.

When asked about the Witkeov Putin meeting, Foreign Minister Marco Rubio He said: “We will have some other discussions throughout the day, and then we hope that there will be some ads here somewhat soon. Maybe positive, perhaps not. We will see.”

Mr. Trump pressed both Russia and Ukraine to reach a ceasefire, but he fluctuated between Blame Putin and Zellinski for lack of progress. In recent weeks, Mr. Trump has become angry at Putin on Russia continued Attacks On Ukrainian cities.

Last week, Mr. Trump demanded that Putin is forcing the ceasefire deal with Ukraine within 10 days, or Russia may face repercussions, including sanctions against Russia and Countries That you deal with. This deadline is running out on Friday.

“It is still expected that secondary penalties on Friday,” Trump administration official told CBS News in the aftermath of Putin Witkeov.

Mr. Trump has already started targeting some Russian commercial partners, A 25 % additional tariff slapped On the Indian goods on Wednesday because the country of South Asia continues to buy oil from Russia. This brings the total tax on Indian imports to 50 %.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev – the Russian Vice -President of the Council of Security – responded to the threats of Mr. Trump last week by warning: “Every new warning represents a threat and a step towards war.”

Mr. Trump Medvedev’s statement is called “Very provocative” and said he was asking divers to be “in a position in the right areas” in response.

At other points, Mr. Trump criticized in Zelinski and accused him of prolonging the invasion of Russia, which started in February 2022. two CasesHis administration temporarily stopped decisive US military aid to Ukraine before recovering shipments.