Zelensky to meet with Donald Trump at White House after Putin summit
The Ukrainian leader said he spoke to the US president for more than an hour-and-a-half after Trump met the Russian dictator yesterday. Zelensky also revealed he and the US leader also spoke to European leaders on the phone for more than an hour-an-a-half to discuss his crucial talk with the despot. Ukraine's President also said he would be open to an in-person meeting with Trump and Putin, an idea the US president floated yesterday.
Zelensky, in a post, said: "On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war. I am grateful for the invitation."
He added: £ Ukraine reaffirms its readiness to work with maximum effort to achieve peace. President Trump informed about his meeting with the Russian leader and the main points of their discussion.
"It is important that America's strength has an impact on the development of the situation."
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