U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab

DOHA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he does not plan to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin until he thinks a deal is in place to secure peace between Russia and Ukraine.

“You have to know that we’re going to make a deal, I’m not going to be wasting my time,” Trump told reporters in Doha.

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