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.
Zelensky says he's ready to talk to Trump and Putin to end war in Ukraine
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