EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump meeting Vladimir Putin in an attempt to plot a peace deal with Zelensky can only end in failure, one expert has warned

The talks between the two leaders, which could happen as soon as next week, could lead to an easing of strained relations, peace in Ukraine, or no progress at all

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he hopes to meet next week with U.S. President Donald Trump, possibly in the United Arab Emirates, although a White House official cast doubt on the summit occurring unless the Kremlin leader also agreed to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.