Meeting Between Ukrainian and US Presidents
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump held talks in Davos. The meeting lasted nearly an hour, as confirmed by Zelenskyy's press secretary, Serhiy Nykyforov. The two presidents concluded with a private one-on-one conversation. While no joint press conference was scheduled, presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn provided commentary on the event.
Donald Trump confirmed plans for contacts with the Russian side involving Stephen Witzkoff and Jared Kushner. A meeting with the Russian party is scheduled for the following day. Trump stated that his message for Russian President Vladimir Putin is that the war must end. He also emphasized that his meeting with Zelenskyy was highly successful.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Scheduled Address
A major address by Volodymyr Zelenskyy is planned for 15:30. Trump also expressed hope, saying 'we'll see what happens.' The question of Ukraine's accession to the Peace Council was not discussed during the meeting with Zelenskyy.
This summit between the Ukrainian and US presidents occurred against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions stemming from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump's confirmation of his intent to negotiate with Russia signals potential attempts at a peaceful resolution, which could significantly influence the conflict's trajectory. Zelenskyy's planned public address further underscores the Ukrainian leadership's active international engagement, a crucial factor for maintaining global support. The Davos forum provides a critical diplomatic stage for such high-stakes discussions.