Russian UN envoy cites possible summit, unaware of Zelensky talks; Condemns Israeli Gaza plans.
Polyanskiy told reporters that while "a number of locations" were possible, the presidents had agreed on undisclosed arrangements, suggesting a meeting could occur "next week." He emphasized his information was based on public statements: "they agreed to something that they don't want to disclose." Regarding Ukraine, he stated, "I haven't heard about any meeting planned with President Zelenskiy, but I am not in the loop."
This potential summit would be the first between U.S. and Russian leaders since Putin met with former President Joe Biden in Geneva in June 2021. Trump vowed during his campaign to end Russia's war in Ukraine, a promise unfulfilled nearly seven months into his second term. Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, citing security threats, while Ukraine and Western allies call it an imperial land grab.
Polyanskiy also used the briefing to strongly condemn Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stated plan for a full military takeover of Gaza: "We think that this is a very bad step in an absolutely wrong direction and we condemn this kind of actions." Israel's prolonged offensive has caused widespread devastation and a hunger crisis in Gaza.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ongoing since February 2022, remains a major global crisis and point of tension between Moscow and the West. Diplomatic contact between the US and Russian presidents has been extremely limited since the war began. Netanyahu's announcement of plans to take control of Gaza signals a significant escalation in the separate Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The potential Putin-Trump meeting next week, while indicated by a Russian official, lacks confirmed details or U.S. confirmation. Its occurrence and agenda, particularly regarding the Ukraine war, remain uncertain. Polyanskiy's simultaneous condemnation of Israeli Gaza plans highlights the interconnected nature of global conflicts facing the leaders.
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