Bangladesh, Feb. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has announced that he is likely to meet with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky as early as next week, while also expressing his desire to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. Trumps statement, made during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on February 7, has sparked renewed speculation about the potential for peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Since his inauguration last month, Trumps administration has consistently sent signals about exploring diplomatic avenues to bring an end to the Ukraine conflict. However, specific details regarding the framework of any negotiations have yet to emerge. Offici...