Trump to Meet Putin?

Why not a phone call?

Putin was probably lying in wait for the arrival of Steve Witkoff — Trump’s envoy, and a man who once relied on Kremlin translators to discuss global affairs directly with Moscow. At the same time, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was also heading to Russia, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar expected later this month.

The message was clear: the Indian government is carrying some form of communication from the Trump administration to the Russians.

In the end, Witkoff met with Kremlin officials — and Trump publicly praised the outcome, and said “great progress was made.” Whatever was discussed in that meeting, one thing is obvious — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was absolutely not pleased.

Here’s what he wrote:

Right on my way from our brigades here in Sumy region, I spoke with President Trump. This conversation happened after President Trump’s representative, Steve Witkoff, visited Moscow.

Our joint position with our partners is absolutely clear — the war must end. And it must be done honestly. European leaders were on the call, and I am grateful to each of them for their support. We discussed what was spelled out in Moscow.

Ukraine will definitely defend its independence. We all need a lasting and…