El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, dijo que su reunión prevista para el viernes con el presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, en Alaska, será para "tantear" al mandatario mientras aumenta la presión para que Rusia y Ucrania lleguen a un acuerdo de paz.

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Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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President Trump is scheduled to hold a direct meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. According to White House statements, the purpose of the meeting is not to negotiate a peace agreement regarding the conflict in Ukraine, but rather for Trump to personally communicate the need for Russia to withdraw from the war. Trump has emphasized the value of in-person discussions and believes such meetings can lead to meaningful progress.

The decision to meet has drawn criticism, with some arguing that the meeting grants Putin credibility without requiring concessions. However, Trump maintains that his approach is aimed at encouraging an end to the conflict, while ultimately leaving the responsibility for peace negotiations to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.

Trump se reunirá el viernes con Putin en Alaska

La nueva corresponsal de la Casa Blanca, Weijia Zhang, se une a nosotros ahora con más sobre el Presidente Trump con el presidente ruso Vladimir Putin. Buenos días, Weijia. Usted sabe, el presidente en este momento está siendo criticado por aparentemente adjudicación de Rusia a pesar de la falta de un sólido plan de alto el fuego con Ucrania. ¿Cuál es el plan para esta reunión? Bueno, el presidente Trump hizo una rara aparición, Errol, ayer en la Casa Blanca de prensa sala de prensa. Y básicamente dijo que esta no es una reunión para negociar un acuerdo de paz. Dijo que ese no es su lugar. Y en última instancia, dependerá de Zelensky y Putin hacerlo. Pero dijo que quiere tantear al líder ruso. Esa es una frase que usó, y quiere decirle en persona que tiene que conseguir fuera de la guerra. Y este es un presidente que siempre ha valorado la reunión en persona por encima de las llamadas telefónicas, incluso aunque también dice, ya sabes, que coge el teléfono y habla con cualquiera. Cree que cuando se entra en una habitación es cuando se puede progresar de verdad. hecho. Y eso es si, ya sabes, se trata de acuerdos de paz, acuerdos comerciales, cualquier tipo de negocio transacción. Y por eso quiere ponerse delante de Putin. Y de hecho, el secretario general de la OTAN dijo lo mismo, que básicamente sólo Trump puede medir si Putin es serio, si realmente quiere negociar. Así que ese es el propósito de esta reunión. Pero tienes razón, muchos críticos señalan el hecho de que, ya sabes, Putin no se rindió ninguna concesión para esta reunión. Y la reunión por sí sola es una victoria para él, porque establece la credibilidad con el presidente de los Estados Unidos. Pero Trump no lo ve así. Sabes, él dice que hará cualquier cosa para terminar la guerra, pero en última instancia, dependerá de estos dos líderes, Errol, encontrar una salida. Y una reunión en suelo estadounidense, nada menos. Bastante notable. Weijia, muchas gracias.

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