U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, with intentions to hold a trilateral meeting that includes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a report by the New York Times. The meeting is set to occur shortly after the Trump-Putin encounter, raising questions about the involvement of European nations in the discussions. This development has sparked discussions regarding the potential implications of such a meeting on ongoing international relations and diplomatic efforts.