Zelensky says he’s ready to talk to Trump and Putin to end war in Ukraine
Zelensky pledges summit with Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine war truce
- Volodymyr Zelensky stated his readiness to participate in a joint summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
- This pledge was made during a cordial meeting with Trump at the White House, which followed Trump's recent encounter with Putin.
- Trump affirmed that both European countries and the United States would contribute to securing a long-term peace for Ukraine, clarifying that American troops would not be deployed on the ground.
- The Russian foreign ministry issued a statement opposing any presence of Nato troops on Ukrainian territory, timed with the arrival of European leaders at the White House.
- Prior to his meeting with Trump, Zelensky had coordinated with senior European leaders, stressing Ukraine's readiness for a genuine truce and a new security framework.