Negotiations between Trump and Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conducted negotiations that could lead to a phone conversation between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The last communication between Zelensky and Putin took place in July 2020, underscoring the importance of a possible resumption of dialogue.
The negotiations between Trump and Zelensky took place in Mar-a-Lago, where military support and security guarantees were discussed. As Zelensky noted, there was complete unity on military support and security guarantees, which were agreed upon 100% by the U.S. and 90% by Europe.
Trump also expressed his willingness to come to Kyiv and speak in the Verkhovna Rada, which may indicate an active U.S. stance on supporting Ukraine. An anonymous source from Fox News indicated that if Putin were to join the phone conversation on Sunday, it could be the greatest achievement in preparing for peace negotiations and the first real step in the peace process.
Expectations from the Kremlin
European partners expect the Kremlin to take real steps to confirm its openness to negotiations and a ceasefire. These factors could form the basis for further developments in the region and the resumption of dialogue among all parties.
The restoration of contacts between Zelensky and Putin, which may occur as a result of this initiative, is an important step towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. Given that the last conversation took place more than three years ago, the possibility of dialogue between the leaders could help reduce tensions in the region. Russia's reaction to this initiative, as well as the further actions of the U.S. and Europe, could significantly influence the unfolding of events in the near future.