Zelensky once again noted the readiness of Ukraine to speak with the country of the Russian Federation at the Leaders level.
“Discussed [с Келлогом]as we can influence the Russians, force them to real negotiations and the end of the war. Sanctions, duties – everything should remain on the agenda. We are ready to speak in the format of leaders. It is this format that is needed to solve key things. Now we need the same readiness in Moscow. […] And, of course, a humanitarian track. Return of all abducted children. We really hope that America, President and First Lady of the United States [Меланья Трамп] They will continue to make personal efforts to return all children stolen by Russia, ”the president informed.
He thanked the United States for support, in particular, for Trump's efforts to achieve the real world, and emphasized the need to realize political, defense, economic results achieved during the summit with European leaders in Washington.
“Of course, this was a successful summit, a demonstration of genuine unity between Europe and America. Ukraine, as always, unites the world. We value the US willing part to be part of the security architecture for Ukraine, and our teams are actively engaged in its developing. We expect that the key security foundations will be determined,” Zelensky said.
The President emphasized that for Ukraine and the United States, military cooperation is important, recalling an agreement on the purchase of weapons and a drone agreement, which, according to him, are able to significantly strengthen the arsenals of both countries. Zelensky also noted the work as part of the US and NATO initiative Purl (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List), which provides for the purchase of American equipment for Ukraine for partners.
Context
August 15 Trump and illegitimate President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met in Alaska (USA). Negotiation lasted three hours and concerned, in particular, War in Ukraine. Continuration of the end of the war It was not achieved.
On August 18, in Washington, Zelensky met with Trump, and later a summit took place in a wider format with the participation of representatives of the EU and individual European countries. On the same day, Trump said that he began organizing a meeting between Putin and Zelensky.
The aggressor country has invited Trump to hold a bilateral meeting of Ukraine-the Russian Federation, and then the tripartite-with the participation of the United States, Zelensky reported.
But the world media suggest that Putin will delay, dodge or refuse negotiations with Zelensky and Trump.
The President of Ukraine also stated on August 21 that the Russians “are trying to jump off with the need to hold a meeting,” as they do not want to end this war.
