Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been vocally opposed to talk of land swaps in negotiations with Russia. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Image)
"There will be consequences," Trump told reporters Wednesday. "I don’t have to say. There will be very severe consequences."
Putin said Thursday that the U.S. was "making, in my opinion, quite energetic and sincere efforts to stop the hostilities, stop the crisis and reach agreements that are of interest to all parties involved in this conflict".
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Meanwhile, Zelenskyy downplayed hopes around the meeting on Wednesday, saying he sees "no sign" that Russia is preparing to end the war in Ukraine.
Russian forces have continued to bombard Ukrainian cities even as leaders engage in peace talks. (AP Photo/Yevhen Titov)
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"At present, there is no sign that the Russians are preparing to end the war. Our coordinated efforts and joint actions – of Ukraine, the United States, Europe, and all countries that seek peace – can definitely compel Russia to make peace," Zelenskyy said on X.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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