Comment from the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky commented on the words of Donald Trump, who expressed the opinion about the alleged sincerity of Russian President Vladimir Putin in his desire to help Ukraine. Zelensky stated that he does not trust Moscow's intentions and emphasized that Putin is not interested in Ukraine's success.
Meeting between Trump and Zelensky
The meeting between Trump and Zelensky took place at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. During this meeting, Trump noted that Putin expresses an interest in achieving peace in Ukraine. Meanwhile, according to Reuters, there is a possibility of reaching an agreement that could end the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky, commenting on Trump's statements, noted:
'I do not trust Putin, and he does not want success for Ukraine.' - Volodymyr Zelensky
He also emphasized that Putin does not want to receive more sanctions from President Trump. Trump, for his part, expressed hope that it is possible, 'very close to such a decision.'
The statements of President Zelensky highlight the concern of the Ukrainian leadership regarding Russia's intentions in the context of the war in Ukraine. Despite efforts to establish dialogue, the Ukrainian side remains cautious due to historical experience in dealing with Moscow. It is important that Ukraine's position remains stable on the issues of sovereignty and independence, as well as the necessity of continued international pressure on Russia through sanctions.