Ukraine wants a direct conversation between Zelensky and Trump

Ukraine seeks to organise a face-to-face conversation between Zelensky and Trump

Ukraine is actively working to organise a direct conversation between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. A source familiar with the negotiations told RBC-Ukraine.

Why Kyiv needs a face-to-face meeting

According to the source, it is important for the Ukrainian side not just to meet formally to sign documents or interim agreements.

President Zelenskyy wants to personally discuss a number of fundamental issues with Trump, The Russian Federation has also been working on a number of issues related to security guarantees, the scope of a potential peace agreement, and long-term support for Ukraine.

US demands withdrawal from Donbas - Kyiv refuses

According to Telegram channels and RBC-Ukraine sources, during the discussion of the key parameters of the peace plan The US side insists on the complete withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the territory of Donbas.

Ukraine replied that it was impossible, since:

• contradict Constitution of Ukraine, which enshrines territorial integrity;

• not supported Ukrainian society;

• does not correspond the real situation on the frontline.

Negotiations continue, but the date of the new round is unknown

The source notes that despite intensive consultations in Miami,
the date and venue of the next round of negotiations have not yet been determined.

At the same time, the working dialogue between the delegations is not interrupted for a single day, and the parties are «in constant communication» on the parameters of the peace plan.