U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he wants Friday’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to “set the table” for a future meeting between the two leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which Trump is aiming to hold “shortly.”

All eyes will be on whether Trump and Putin’s meeting in Alaska can lead to an end to the war in Ukraine. Canada and Europe have been pushing to ensure Ukraine is represented in any peace talks and that the country’s territorial integrity is respected.

Trump has been lowering expectations for Friday’s summit ever since it was announced last week, including the prospect of reaching any kind of ceasefire or lasting peace deal with Putin. He said Thursday he is already looking toward a second meeting that includes Zelenskyy.

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