Speaking at a briefing at the White House, Donald Trump said that Putin should not meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky before he meets with him. He also stated that the introduction of new anti-Russian sanctions would depend on Putin's actions.
«It will depend on him. We'll see what he says. It will depend on him. Very disappointed», — Trump said.
Earlier today, a source in the White House told American media that a meeting with Donald Trump would only take place if Vladimir Putin first meets with Volodymyr Zelensky. The Kremlin stated that a meeting with Zelensky is «still far off».
August 8 — the deadline set by Trump, who previously claimed that if there is no peace agreement, he will impose sanctions.