Trump touts second trilateral meeting before Putin summit; Zelenskyy pushes
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that any peace talks to end the conflict with Russia should include Ukraine and warned that sanctions should continue unless Russia agrees to stop fighting. U.S. President Donald Trump had a virtual meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders before his upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump proposed a future meeting involving himself, Zelenskyy, and Putin if the Alaska summit is successful.Key Facts
- Zelenskyy insists on including Ukraine in any peace talks and maintaining sanctions against Russia.
- A virtual meeting took place between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders to discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin summit.
- Trump suggested a potential follow-up meeting between himself, Zelenskyy, and Putin.
- Zelenskyy claims Russia is bluffing about peace, pointing out ongoing military actions in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
- Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated Ukraine is open to negotiation but will not acknowledge Russian territorial claims.
- French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned Trump aims to seek a ceasefire at the Alaska summit with Putin.
- Trump’s meeting with Putin has raised concerns in Kyiv and Europe about the possibility of Russia and Ukraine being asked to exchange land for peace.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.