Trump seeks to meet Putin next week – NYT

U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week and later hold a three-way meeting with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, The New York Times reported, citing two sources familiar with the plans.

According to the report, Trump disclosed his intentions during a phone call with European leaders on Wednesday. The planned talks are expected to take place without the participation of European officials.