Kremlin announces Putin is open to meeting Trump to discuss Ukraine conflict

The Kremlin announced that President Vladimir Putin is open to meeting with Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20. Trump indicated that a meeting is being arranged to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin's spokesman stated that there are no conditions for the meeting, emphasizing the need for mutual desire to resolve issues through dialogue. Trump expressed his intent to end the conflict quickly. Ukraine's foreign ministry responded skeptically to Trump's comments, noting previous discussions about a meeting. They reiterated their desire for a fair resolution to the war and mentioned upcoming talks between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.