Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that the Russia-Ukraine war is nearing its end. While he could not specify the exact timing, Trump expressed his belief that the conflict will conclude, highlighting that both Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin desire this outcome. He emphasized that the global community is weary of the conflict and that he intends to facilitate its resolution. Trump mentioned his previous successes in ending six wars this year, though he characterized the current situation as particularly difficult. He expressed confidence in achieving a resolution.
The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy occurred after Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska the previous week. The meeting in Alaska on August 15th, centered on the Ukraine conflict. While the Alaska meeting did not yield any specific outcomes, the subsequent meeting with Zelenskyy is regarded as highly significant, given the presence of numerous European leaders.
