( NewsNation) — Signaling there would be land swaps in order to achieve a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump called his upcoming meeting with Russia a “feel-out” meeting, but said Ukraine’s president was not invited.

United States president Donald Trump on Monday said that both Russia and Ukraine will have to cede territory to end the war in Ukraine ahead of his meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin this week. He also asserted that the talks would instantly show whether the Kremlin leader is willing to make a deal, Reuters reported.

Ahead of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday, Trump says he will be discussing the possibility of Ukraine giving up part of its territory to Russia for peace.