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The Independent
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- The Independent
Zelensky pledges summit with Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine war truce
& Andrew Feinberg 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. Zelensky says he's ready to talk to Trump and Putin to end war in Ukraine
Daily Mirror
23 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump caught on 'hot mic' saying real thoughts about Vladimir Putin
Some comments made by the US President in an unguarded moment with French President Emmanuel Macron were picked up on a microphone Donald Trump was caught on a 'hot mic' revealing his real thoughts about Vladimir Putin. The moment came at the top of a multilateral meeting between Trump, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and a group of European leaders including Keir Starmer. At the beginning of the meeting, as people were still milling around, he appeared to be speaking to French President Emmanuel Macron. He was heard on an open microphone saying: "I think he wants to make a deal for me. "Do you understand? As crazy as it sounds." It comes after the US rolled out the red carpet for Russia's ruthless dictator at a summit in Alaska. Earlier, Trump hinted US troops could be involved in keeping the peace in Ukraine if a truce can be reached. In a Q&A with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, the US President declined to rule out the possibility of deploying troops to the country. And he indicated it would be a matter for discussion at this afternoon's crunch talks with European leaders. Asked if he would rule out such a deployment, the president said, "We'll let you know that, maybe, later today. "We're meeting with seven great leaders of great countries, also, and we'll be talking about that." "They'll all be involved," he added. "When it comes to security, there's going to be a lot of help." Asked about "Nato-like protection" for Ukraine - an idea that had been floated by his envoy Steve Witkoff - Trump said the US would "help them out with that", referring to European leaders. Trump said: "I don't know if you define it that way, but Nato-like? I mean, we're going to give, we have people waiting in another room right now, they're all here, from Europe. "Biggest people in Europe. "And they want to give protection, they feel very strongly about it, and we'll help them out with that." Hopes for the meetings had been gloomy after Trump posted on Truth Social this morning a string of demands for Ukraine - which lined up with many of Russia's demands. They included "forgetting" about Nato membership, and ruling out returning Crimea from Russia to Ukraine. But the Oval Office appearance went smoothly - and vastly less eventfully than their disastrous last White House meeting. Trump indicated that US troops being involved in peacekeeping efforts was on the table for discussion - as was a "NATO style" security guarantee. Both Trump and Zelensky said they were ready for a trilateral meeting with Russia's ruthless dictator, Vladimir Putin. Asked by a reporter if it is the "end of the road" for U.S. support for Ukraine if no deal is struck, Trump said its "never the end of the road." Get Donald Trump updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the world attempts to keep up with Trump's antics, the Mirror has launched its very own US Politics WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from across the pond. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "People are being killed and we want to stop that. So I would not say it's the end of the road," Trump said as Zelenskyy sat next to him shaking his head at the question. He added that there is a "good chance" of the ending the war through these meetings. "I know the president, I know myself, and I believe Vladimir Putin wants to see it end," Trump said. Trump said he was going to speak to Putin as soon as this afternoon's meetings are over.
BreakingNews.ie
23 minutes ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Trump says Washington talks could lead to ‘trilat' with Ukraine and Russia
Donald Trump has said that meetings with European leaders could pave the way for three-way talks between the leaders of Ukraine, Russia and the US amid his drive to end the fighting in eastern Europe. The US president is hosting several European leaders at the White House on Monday, including the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Advertisement Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office alongside Mr Zelensky, Mr Trump said he would phone the Russian president after the talks. 'I think if everything works out well today, we'll have a trilat, and I think there will be a reasonable chance of ending the war when we do that,' the US president said. He later added: 'If we don't have a trilat, then the fighting continues.' Vladimir Putin, who Mr Trump met on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, is set to receive a phone call once the talks have 'finished', the president said. Advertisement 'We're going to have a phone call right after these meetings today and we may or may not have a trilat.' Asked about 'Nato-like protection' for Ukraine, Donald Trump replied: 'I don't know if you define it that way, but Nato-like? I mean, we're going to give, we have people waiting in another room right now, they're all here, from Europe. 'Biggest people in Europe. 'And they want to give protection, they feel very strongly about it, and we'll help them out with that.' Advertisement Mr Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff had suggested that measures similar to Nato's article five mutual defence provision could be offered by the US without Kyiv joining the alliance. The Ukrainian president wore a black shirt with buttons and a black blazer to the meeting at the White House. President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/PA) His attire appeared to become a point of irritation for Mr Trump during a previous meeting in February, when he was wearing a black polo bearing the Ukrainian coat of arms and the US president said: 'He's all dressed up today.' In their latest meeting, Mr Trump indicated he agreed with a reporter who described Mr Zelensky as looking 'fabulous in that suit'. Advertisement Mr Zelensky earlier said he wanted to thank first lady of the United States Melania Trump, who on Friday penned a plea to Mr Putin, imploring him to protect the 'innocence' of children. 'Undeniably, we must strive to paint a dignity-filled world for all – so that every soul may wake to peace and so that the future itself is perfectly guarded,' she wrote. Mr Zelensky presented Mr Trump with a letter from his wife. Starmer, who met with Mr Zelensky and several other European leaders on Monday before arriving at the White House, had earlier said in a video posted to X: 'Everybody wants it to end, not least the Ukrainians. Advertisement 'But we've got to get this right. We've got to make sure there is peace, that it is is lasting peace and that it is fair and that it is just. 'That's why I'm travelling to Washington with other European leaders to discuss this face to face with President Trump and President Zelensky, because it's in everyone's interests, it's in the UK's interests that we get this right.'
