During a private conversation, US President Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to take a firmer stance towards Russia, believing that only force can compel the Kremlin to negotiate.
Briefly about the main points
- Trump called on Zelenskyy to take bolder action against Russia.
- The US President no longer believes in voluntary negotiations with Putin.
- Zelenskyy proposed organising a meeting with Putin in the US.
- Washington has changed its stance in light of Ukraine’s military successes.
- A final warning to Moscow: Russia must reach an agreement.
Trump called on Zelenskyy to take more decisive action
President of the United States Donald Trump during a private conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the Ukrainian leader to act «more boldly» in relations with Russia. Trump no longer believes that Putin will voluntarily agree to any real negotiations, which is forcing Washington to reconsider its approach to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, this statement was seen as a signal that the US would no longer insist on constantly restraining Ukraine. This indicates a shift in US policy, which may now take a more active role in supporting Ukraine’s actions on the international stage.
Zelenskyy has presumably convinced Trump that the only way to force Putin to the negotiating table is through the use of force. Ukraine has proposed to Trump that he organise a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in the US, a proposal which has been welcomed by the American president, although a summit is not expected to take place any time soon.
The last soldiers Ukraine’s achievements, ... likely influenced Trump’s change of stance. Washington’s final message to Moscow was unequivocal: «Russia must reach an agreement». This could mark an important stage in the development of the conflict and the resumption of peace talks.
