Zelensky pledges summit with Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine war truce

WorldPolitics
19 Aug 2025 • 3:03 AM MYT
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  • Volodymyr Zelensky stated his readiness to participate in a joint summit with Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to discuss a resolution to the war in Ukraine.
  • This pledge was made during a cordial meeting with Trump at the White House, which followed Trump's recent encounter with Putin.
  • Trump affirmed that both European countries and the United States would contribute to securing a long-term peace for Ukraine, clarifying that American troops would not be deployed on the ground.
  • The Russian foreign ministry issued a statement opposing any presence of Nato troops on Ukrainian territory, timed with the arrival of European leaders at the White House.
  • Prior to his meeting with Trump, Zelensky had coordinated with senior European leaders, stressing Ukraine's readiness for a genuine truce and a new security framework.

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