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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday for a high-level meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, both leaders confirmed on Friday.
The announcement comes just one day after Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where the two leaders discussed efforts to broker a resolution to the ongoing war in Ukraine. While no formal deal was reached, Trump expressed optimism about the potential for future negotiations including a proposed trilateral meeting involving the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia.
“Long and Substantive” Call After Putin Talks
President Zelenskyy revealed on social media that he had a “long and substantive conversation” with Trump following the Alaska summit. The discussion reportedly began as a one on one call, later expanding to include several European leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“President Trump shared the main points from his meeting with President Putin,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. “We discussed the way forward, and I expressed Ukraine’s full support for a potential trilateral meeting.”
Trump has yet to disclose details from the Alaska talks, but he indicated that Zelenskyy must now take the lead in pushing toward a ceasefire agreement with Moscow.
“Now it’s really up to President Zelenskyy to get it done,” Trump said.
Diplomatic Stakes Remain High
The planned meeting in Washington will likely serve as a critical moment in shaping the next phase of diplomatic engagement over the conflict. International allies, particularly within NATO, are closely monitoring the situation as calls for de-escalation grow louder.
Analysts say Monday’s talks could help lay the groundwork for a landmark trilateral summit a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the conflict that has dragged on for over four years, displacing millions and destabilizing Europe.
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