Ukrainian and US Leaders Express Hope for Trilateral Talks to End War on Ukraine
In a significant diplomatic development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and United States President Donald Trump have expressed optimism about potential trilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
During a meeting in the Oval Office ahead of talks with European leaders, Trump stated that he would support European security guarantees for Ukraine. “I think President Putin wants to find an answer, too,” Trump said, adding that a solution to the conflict could be reached within a week or two. The meeting was attended by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
The gathering was prompted by Trump’s recent meeting with Putin in Alaska, which did not result in a concrete agreement on a ceasefire. Trump has emphasized that it is now up to Zelenskyy to agree to concessions of land, which could potentially bring an end to the war. Currently, Russia controls approximately one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
European leaders, who were not involved in the Trump-Putin summit, are keen to safeguard Ukraine and the continent from any further aggression by Moscow. Many arrived at the White House with the explicit goal of protecting Ukraine’s interests – a rare display of diplomatic unity. Trump has announced plans to speak with Putin following his meetings with Zelenskyy and European leaders.
The development comes at a critical time, with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine having significant humanitarian and economic implications. A resolution to the conflict would not only bring relief to the affected populations but also have far-reaching consequences for European security and global geopolitics.
As the international community watches the situation unfold, diplomats and leaders are cautiously optimistic about the prospect of trilateral talks leading to a peaceful resolution. The coming days will be crucial in determining the feasibility of such talks, with all parties working to find a mutually acceptable solution to end the war in Ukraine.
