Afghanistan, Oct. 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said he will only meet Russia's Vladimir Putin if a Ukraine peace deal appears achievable, citing frustration with stalled negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is willing to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin only if progress toward a Ukraine peace agreement is guaranteed.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to Malaysia, Trump said such a meeting would require confidence that a deal could be reached.
"I need to be sure an agreement is going to happen," he said, expressing frustration over the slow pace of diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
Trump noted he has maintained "a good relationship" with Putin but stressed that any direct engagement must l...