Kremlin announces Putin's willingness to meet Trump as divisions grow in the West
The Kremlin announced that President Putin is willing to meet with former President Trump, who is set to take office again on January 20. Trump expressed a desire to end the conflict in Ukraine but did not specify details for a meeting. Ukraine and its allies are concerned that U.S. support may decline under Trump. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy emphasized the need for security guarantees before any talks with Putin, urging allies to maintain military support for Ukraine. European nations like Hungary and Slovakia anticipate a shift in Western support towards Russia with Trump's return. The Kremlin noted increasing divisions in the West regarding assistance to Ukraine.