Meeting of the President of Ukraine with the President of the USA
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, in an interview for Fox News, which took place after a meeting with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, discussed key issues of US support, security guarantees, and territorial concessions regarding occupied territories. The meeting occurred on December 28, 2023, in Mar-a-Lago, where Zelensky emphasized the need for military assistance from the United States to effectively protect Ukraine's airspace.
Key issues of discussion
During the conversation, the draft bilateral agreement between Ukraine and the USA aimed at security guarantees was discussed. Zelensky stressed that these guarantees should have legal force and be ratified by the US Congress or Senate. He also noted that the scenario of Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas and other occupied territories is unacceptable. According to the president, any compromises can only be realized after a nationwide referendum.
Trump, for his part, expressed readiness to visit Ukraine to stop the war. Source: Fox News
In this context, it was noted that Ukraine and the USA have reached the final stage of preparing a joint settlement plan, which is 90% agreed upon. Zelensky emphasized that after victory, Ukraine intends to independently rebuild the country, which is an important aspect in the context of future relations between the states.
The meeting between Zelensky and Trump highlights the importance of strategic cooperation between Ukraine and the USA amid the ongoing conflict in the East of the country. The expressed readiness to sign an agreement with security guarantees means that Ukraine aims to strengthen its defense capability and obtain international support to resolve territorial disputes. The next steps, including holding a referendum and rebuilding the country, will be decisive for its future in the context of relations with the West.