Russia -US peace talks: Zalensky has been sidelined from the upcoming meeting – why is it here

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zalensky is excluded from the upcoming peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin On Friday, as the meeting was fully held at Putin’s request.White House Press Secretary Karolin Lewitt told reporters on Tuesday that the purpose of this meeting is to understand for President Trump how to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, as stated by Fox News. “President Putin’s request agrees to the meeting,” Lavit said. “And the goal of this meeting for the President is to walk with a better understanding of how we can end this war.” He said, “I think the President of the United States is getting in the room with the President of Russia, instead of speaking on the telephone, this President, sitting face to face, will get the best indication to end this war and where it is.” However, Zelansky strongly stated that any peace agreement made without Ukraine’s participation would be ineffective. In a statement on Saturday, he said, “Any decisions made against us, any decision made without Ukraine – they take together against peace. These are dead decisions; They will never work. And what we all need is a real, living peace, one that people will respect. ,European colleagues have also expressed their support for Ukraine. A group of European leaders issued a statement on Saturday stating that “the path of peace in Ukraine cannot be decided without Ukraine.”On Monday, President Trump said he hoped to quickly determine whether Putin was serious about interacting on a deal. He also admitted that resolving the conflict may include some “land exchange” between Russia and Ukraine.Trump said that he planned to communicate with Zelansky and European leaders after a meeting with Putin. He said, “If this is a proper deal, I will also reveal it to the European Union leaders and NATO leaders and President Zelancesi. I can say, ‘A lot of luck, keep fighting,’ or I can say that we can make a deal.”Asked whether the meeting will give rise to a peace agreement or if a deal is possible, the gauge will help, Lewitt said that both results are possible. He explained, “The President has always said that he wants a peace deal. He wants to end this war. But this bilateral meeting is a bilateral meeting between a party in this two party war.”He said that both countries need to agree for a deal. Trump is accepting a bilateral meeting with Putin on Friday and will share his views in the meeting after the end.Confirming the meeting between the two leaders, the press secretary of the White House said that President Trump Russian is keen to host the President. “Many sites were discussed, but of course, Alaska is a state within the United States,” said Levit. “Therefore the President is very honored and ready to host President Putin on US land.”