Lavrov: No Meeting Scheduled Between Putin and Zelensky Despite Trump’s Efforts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that there is no planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This announcement comes despite efforts by former US President Donald Trump to facilitate a summit between the two leaders. Lavrov made the statement during an interview, clarifying the current status of potential talks. Trump had previously indicated that he had initiated arrangements for a meeting between Putin and Zelensky, suggesting a subsequent trilateral meeting involving himself. Lavrov indicated that Putin is open to meeting Zelensky, provided the agenda for such a summit is adequately prepared, which he asserted is not currently the case. He cited that the US holds certain principles to be accepted, including no NATO membership for Ukraine and discussions on territorial issues, which Zelensky reportedly has rejected.