French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have "played" Donald Trump if he did not meet his Ukrainian counterpart as he promised to the American president. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz added it looked like Putin was “unwilling” to hold such a meeting and said that the war looked like it would last “many more months”. This came after Trump renewed his threat to Russia, saying he will impose economic penalties on the country if Vladimir Putin refuses a Ukraine ceasefire deal. “It will not be a world war but it will be an economic war,” Trump said on Tuesday (August 26) of the actions that he may eventually take. “It’s going to be bad for Russia," he added. Although he did not set any fresh timetable for following through.&nbsp;But he quickly added that he didn’t want to impose new sanctions or tariffs aimed at hurting the Russian economy, expressing hope that there was still a path toward brokering a deal to end the war.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-s-major-verdict-allows-trump-to-cut-around-800mn-of-research-funding-in-anti-dei-push-1755811728794">Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push</a> Trump also said it takes "two people t tango". He said, "you got to get them together." The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, "isn not exactly innocent either."&nbsp;"It’s no different than the worst wars that I’ve ever seen, and if I can stop it – because I have a certain power or a certain relationship – I had a very good relationship with President Putin, very, very good. That’s a positive thing again," Trump said.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have played Donald Trump if he did not meet his Ukrainian counterpart as he promised to the American president.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have "played" Donald Trump if he did not meet his Ukrainian counterpart as he promised to the American president. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz added it looked like Putin was “unwilling” to hold such a meeting and said that the war looked like it would last “many more months”. This came after Trump renewed his threat to Russia, saying he will impose economic penalties on the country if Vladimir Putin refuses a Ukraine ceasefire deal. “It will not be a world war but it will be an economic war,” Trump said on Tuesday (August 26) of the actions that he may eventually take. “It’s going to be bad for Russia," he added. Although he did not set any fresh timetable for following through. But he quickly added that he didn’t want to impose new sanctions or tariffs aimed at hurting the Russian economy, expressing hope that there was still a path toward brokering a deal to end the war. Also read: Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push Trump also said it takes "two people t tango". He said, "you got to get them together." The American president added that his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, "isn not exactly innocent either." "It’s no different than the worst wars that I’ve ever seen, and if I can stop it – because I have a certain power or a certain relationship – I had a very good relationship with President Putin, very, very good. That’s a positive thing again," Trump said.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would have "played" Donald Trump if he did not meet his Ukrainian counterpart as he promised to the American president.

Putin would have 'played' Trump if he doesn't meet Zelensky: Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (August 21) of not wanting to meet him, as he is willing to continue the ongoing war. He said that Putin is avoiding the "necessity" of holding a meeting between the two countries' leaders despite US-led efforts to arrange such a summit to try to end the war.&nbsp;"Current signals from Russia are, to be honest, indecent. They're trying to avoid the necessity to meet. They don't want to end this war," Zelensky said in his evening address published on social media.&nbsp;The Ukrainian president also said that Russia launched a massive attack overnight, including 574 drones and 40 missiles. Ukrainian forces intercepted a large portion of the assault, but some strikes still hit civilian targets, he said.&nbsp;Earlier, Zelensky wrote, "This war must be ended. We must put pressure on Russia to end the war. Putin understands nothing but force and pressure. Of course, we are doing and will do everything necessary to protect our state and protect our people."&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-s-major-verdict-allows-trump-to-cut-around-800mn-of-research-funding-in-anti-dei-push-1755811728794">Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push</a> "President Trump is absolutely right: this must be done not only in defense. But at the same time, we are not reducing our efforts in diplomacy, in all our contacts with partners, so that negotiations can still take place, and precisely those that can bring peace closer," he added.&nbsp;"And every day there will be new steps by partners in support of Ukraine - I will have a lot of diplomatic work. I thank everyone who is with us, who is with Ukraine," he wrote on Telegram.&nbsp;<h2>Putin may NEVER meet Zelensky - and THIS is the reason</h2> Putin began this war with Ukraine by unilaterally announcing a chunk of Ukrainian land as independent. He has argued Ukraine is “an inalienable part of (Russia’s) own history, culture and spiritual space,” and its separation from Russia is a historical mistake.&nbsp;Hence, if the meeting between the Russian and Ukraineian presidents takes place, Putin will have to "accept the failure of sitting down with a president he considers a joke from a country that doesn’t exist” - as Orysia Lutsevich, the director of Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia program, said.&nbsp;She also told CNN that the meeting would make it difficult for Putin to explain the change in tone to the Russians. “(Putin) so much brainwashed Russians on state television that Zelensky’s a Nazi, that (Ukraine’s) a puppet state of the West … that Zelensky’s illegitimate, why is he suddenly talking to him?” she said. Moreover, Tatiana Stanovaya, senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and founder of R.Politik, said that Putin does not see a meeting with Zelensky as critical in a war. Rather, he would only agree to meeting his Ukrainian counterpart if he knew the meeting would be in his favour. &nbsp;

Zelensky claimed on August 21 that the Russian President Vladimir Putin is avoiding to meet him and wants to continue the war. The Ukrainian president also said that Russia launched a massive attack overnight, including 574 drones and 40 missiles. 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday (August 21) of not wanting to meet him, as he is willing to continue the ongoing war. He said that Putin is avoiding the "necessity" of holding a meeting between the two countries' leaders despite US-led efforts to arrange such a summit to try to end the war. "Current signals from Russia are, to be honest, indecent. They're trying to avoid the necessity to meet. They don't want to end this war," Zelensky said in his evening address published on social media. The Ukrainian president also said that Russia launched a massive attack overnight, including 574 drones and 40 missiles. Ukrainian forces intercepted a large portion of the assault, but some strikes still hit civilian targets, he said. Earlier, Zelensky wrote, "This war must be ended. We must put pressure on Russia to end the war. Putin understands nothing but force and pressure. Of course, we are doing and will do everything necessary to protect our state and protect our people." Also read: Supreme Court's major verdict - Allows Trump to cut around $800mn of research funding in anti-DEI push "President Trump is absolutely right: this must be done not only in defense. But at the same time, we are not reducing our efforts in diplomacy, in all our contacts with partners, so that negotiations can still take place, and precisely those that can bring peace closer," he added. "And every day there will be new steps by partners in support of Ukraine - I will have a lot of diplomatic work. I thank everyone who is with us, who is with Ukraine," he wrote on Telegram. Putin may NEVER meet Zelensky - and THIS is the reason Putin began this war with Ukraine by unilaterally announcing a chunk of Ukrainian land as independent. He has argued Ukraine is “an inalienable part of (Russia’s) own history, culture and spiritual space,” and its separation from Russia is a historical mistake. Hence, if the meeting between the Russian and Ukraineian presidents takes place, Putin will have to "accept the failure of sitting down with a president he considers a joke from a country that doesn’t exist” - as Orysia Lutsevich, the director of Chatham House’s Russia and Eurasia program, said. She also told CNN that the meeting would make it difficult for Putin to explain the change in tone to the Russians. “(Putin) so much brainwashed Russians on state television that Zelensky’s a Nazi, that (Ukraine’s) a puppet state of the West … that Zelensky’s illegitimate, why is he suddenly talking to him?” she said. Moreover, Tatiana Stanovaya, senior fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and founder of R.Politik, said that Putin does not see a meeting with Zelensky as critical in a war. Rather, he would only agree to meeting his Ukrainian counterpart if he knew the meeting would be in his favour.

Zelensky claimed on August 21 that the Russian President Vladimir Putin is avoiding meeting him and wants to continue the war. The Ukrainian president also said that Russia launched a massive attack overnight, including 574 drones and 40 missiles.

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