In the evening post, Volodymyr Zelanski thanked for the support of allies and at the same time emphasized that “Russia rejects numerous appeals for suspension of weapons and does not specify when he stops killing”, which – as he added – complicates the situation.
“If they lack the will to perform a simple order to stop attacks, this may require a lot of effort to make Russia to implement a much broader, peaceful coexistence with neighbors for decades,” he emphasized.
“Today talks with partners lasted all day. Tomorrow, phone calls are also planned. We are preparing for the Monday meeting with President Trump and I am grateful for the invitation. It is important that everyone agreed that it is necessary to talk at the level of leaders to explain all the details and determine which steps are necessary and bring the effect” – summed up the Ukrainian leader.
Possible date of the meeting Trump, Putin, Zelanski.
On Saturday, Axios, citing sources, reported that US President Donald Trump would like his meeting with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, Volodymyr Zielnski and Vladimir Putin, took place next Friday.
Trump was to tell Zelnski and other European leaders that he wants the three -sided peak to take place “quickly”, even on August 22 – they would transfer two sources. Putin did not publicly declare that he would take part in such a meeting.
The source also reported that Putin expressed openness to talks about security guarantees for Ukraine. Putin mentioned China among possible guarantors. Axios wrote that this may suggest that the Russian leader would oppose the forces consisting of NATO soldiers.
“A breakthrough seems unlikely”
However, according to the Wall Street Journal, Trump was to inform European leaders that Putin agreed that Western forces were present as part of the peace agreement in Ukraine that would guarantee his compliance with his compliance.
Axios also wrote that Putin in Alaska presented Trump's peace conditions, according to which Ukraine is to completely retreat from the Donetsk and Lugansk region in the east of the country. Russia controls almost the entire Lugansk circuit and three -quarters of the Donetsk region.
Putin said he was ready to cease operations in the Kersoński and Zaporoskie region as a concession in exchange for the withdrawal of Ukraine from the Donetsk region – the source reported. In fact, Russia has not made any progress in these areas for some time – the website emphasized. Putin also wants the US to recognize Russia's sovereignty over the parts of Ukraine, which she would obtain under a peace agreement.
Given Putin's conditions, a large breakthrough in the matter of peace seems unlikely, ”said Axios.
