Zelenskyy arrives at the White House - Trump: «I will talk to Putin and I can convince him»
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy came to Washington and together with the US President Donald Trump entered the White House to begin negotiations. At the beginning of the meeting, Trump drew attention to Zelenskyy's image: «I love your jacket! It looks really stylish!» - He said.
On talks with Putin and a possible summit in Budapest
According to Trump, he plans to talk to Vladimir Putin and believes that he can convince him end the war. At the same time, Trump noted that it is likely that, The meeting being prepared in Budapest will be held only with Putin, But he stressed that: «We will keep Zelenskyy informed, in touch».
«Zelenskyy is a very strong leader who has been through a lot. We get along very well,» Trump added.
This means that the US plans to engage in dialogue with the Kremlin while maintaining a channel of communication with Kyiv. Details of the format and participation of other parties have not yet been made public.
Reporter's question about strikes on Russia - Trump's answer
During a brief chat with the press, one of the reporters asked if he would be able to Ukraine to strike at Russian territory in the event of receiving appropriate weapons or permits. In response, Trump said: «Yes! We'll talk about it.»
This brief wording does not detail what decisions will be made, in what form or within what timeframe - it merely indicates a willingness to discuss support and opportunities for Kyiv.
What's next - expectations and risks
The agenda of the meeting includes arms supplies, security guarantees and diplomatic steps to end hostilities.
Trump's statements about his intention to talk to Putin and keep Ukraine «in touch» could be the beginning of a trilateral or parallel negotiation mechanism, but final decisions need to be agreed with Kyiv.
The comment about the possibility of strikes against Russia is preliminary and requires further clarification from US and Ukrainian officials.
Ukrainian
English