Donald Trump and Wołodymyr Zelnski met in the Vatican on Saturday. Their face -to -face conversations occurred before the funeral of Pope Francis. In an interview with journalists at night from Sunday to Monday, Polish Trump revealed what he heard from Zelanski.
– He told me he needs more weapons and we'll see what would happen. I want to see what will happen to Russia – said the US president. The American leader said that “he was very disappointed, that the rockets were flying”, referring to Russian attacks on Kiev, crooked corner or sums.
Trump was also asked whether after talking to Zelanski he sees any chances of a concession of Ukraine and its president on Crimea. “I think so,” Trump said.
“Nobody raised this issue for 12 years, and now they are doing it suddenly.” So I told him [Zełenskiemu — przyp. red.]: “Maybe you should contact Obama? Ask him why he gave it back [Krym]? “
The American leader also drew attention to the change he had seen at Zelanski since the memorable, turbulent visit to the White House. – I see him as a calmer, I think he understands the situation, I think he wants to conclude a contract – said Trump.
The politician was asked about the chance of the success of peaceful negotiations. – We'll see what will happen in the next few days. We will probably find out a lot about resolving in Ukraine – said the US president. Asked by one of the journalists if he still trusts Vladimir Putin, he replied: – I will let you know in two weeks.
Trump's meeting with Zelanski in the Vatican
“The miracle of Franciszek” – this is how the Italian daily “Il Messaggero” calls the meeting of the presidents: the US Donald Trump and Wołodymyr Zełenski in the Basilica of Saint Peter before the funeral of the deceased Pope. The press writes about the strength of the homily of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who recalled Franciszek's appeals to build “bridges, not the walls”.
The Italian press is dominated by comments that the funeral of Pope Francis was a historical event also because in the Holy Year he announced dedicated hope the Pope gave her a ray of peace in Ukraine and greater consent among world leaders who gathered over his coffin.
