Trump Plans Post-Inauguration Meeting with Putin to Address Ukraine War

The president-elect's proposed talks raise questions about U.S. support for Ukraine and potential territorial concessions to Russia.

Donald Trump announced plans to meet Vladimir Putin after his January 20 inauguration, aiming to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
Concerns grow in Kyiv and among Western allies that U.S. military support could be reduced, pressuring Ukraine into a peace deal unfavorable to its sovereignty.
Trump's team has floated a six-month timeline to end the conflict, with proposals including a potential demilitarized zone patrolled by European forces.
The Biden administration approved a final $500 million military aid package for Ukraine, including drones and munitions, before Trump takes office.
Russia's leadership remains divided over peace talks, with some officials urging Putin to intensify the war rather than negotiate.