Early Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Monday for important peace discussions. This meeting follows Trump’s recent encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where he reported some progress but noted that a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine has not yet been reached.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed optimism about his meetings, stating, “A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia went very well.” He also mentioned a late-night phone call with Zelensky and discussions with various European leaders, including NATO’s Secretary General. Trump confirmed that Zelensky would be in Washington, D.C., for a meeting in the Oval Office, and hinted at a possible future meeting with Putin.
This upcoming visit will be Zelensky’s first return to the White House since a tense meeting in February, which involved Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Zelensky has indicated his support for the upcoming talks and the potential trilateral meeting involving the U.S. and Russia. He emphasized the importance of America’s influence in resolving the ongoing conflict, stating, “I am grateful for the invitation.”
Zelensky also expressed support for Trump’s idea of a trilateral meeting to discuss key issues directly among the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia. He believes that such discussions could be crucial in addressing the ongoing war and its devastating effects.
Trump stressed that he aims to achieve a comprehensive peace agreement to end the war, rather than just a temporary ceasefire. He pointed out that a true peace agreement could save millions of lives, contrasting it with ceasefire agreements that often fail to hold.
Following his meeting with Putin, Trump acknowledged that while no peace deal has been finalized, there has been significant progress in the discussions. The upcoming meeting with Zelensky could be a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to bring an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
