Oil prices slipped in early Asian trading on Monday after last week’s meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin signalled no immediate escalation of U.S. pressure on Russia’s energy exports. Brent crude futures opened 34 cents lower at $65.51 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 32 cents to $62.48. Analysts said the market interpreted the talks as a sign Washington may pause further restrictions on buyers of Russian crude, reducing near-term supply risk. Attention is now turning to Trump’s scheduled discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders later on Monday, where the White House is expected to push for a land-for-peace framework aimed at ending the 30-month war. Traders noted that the prospect of a negotiated settlement, rather than an expanded sanctions regime, is keeping crude in a narrow range, although uncertainty over Ukraine’s response to Moscow’s territorial demands continues to cap any sustained rebound in prices.