European leaders warn Kyiv must be part of talks as Trump ‘open to’ inviting Zelensky - Joint statement from European leaders says ‘Ukraine has freedom of choice over its own destiny’

The New York Times reported that Trump told European leaders during a call on Wednesday that he intended to meet with Putin and then follow up with a trilateral involving the Russian leader and Mr Zelensky. “There’s a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon,” Trump told reporters.

President Trump said he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska. Friday was Trump's initial deadline for Russia to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine or face new sanctions,