Donald Trump believes Vladimir Putin is avoiding a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy due to personal animosity. This follows a summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin that appeared promising. Despite earlier claims that a meeting between Russia and Ukraine was being planned, Russia now seems to be backing out. According to a spokesperson, Russia’s president is “not ready” to meet with Zelenskyy, though no reason was given. Brian Taylor, Political Science professor at Syracuse University weighs in.

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