Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump face to face. The temperature is rising before the meeting
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump will host the Ukrainian president at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida to continue talks on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. The very fact of the meeting is treated as a sign of progress in the negotiations, but it is not clear whether it will produce any concrete results.
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Volodymyr Zelensky before his meeting with Donald Trump. What did he say?
“Now are some of the most active diplomatic days of the year and a lot can be decided by the New Year, and we are doing everything to make it happen, but whether decisions will be made depends on the partners. From those who help Ukraine and from those who put pressure on Russia so that Russians feel the consequences of their own aggression,” wrote the President of Ukraine in the Telegram messenger.
Volodymyr Zelensky calculated that this week alone, Russian forces released over 2,100 people into Ukraine. attack drones, approximately 800 guided air bombs and 94 rockets of various types.
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“Everything against our people, against life and everything that ensures its normality. Above all, against our energy infrastructure,” he emphasized.
He once again repeated that Russia can be defeated primarily through sanctions. “All forms of political pressure for aggression, the supply of missiles to air defense systems to Ukraine, and for all of us to finalize the formats of steps that will end this war and guarantee security. These are the steps we will be talking about with our partners today. Thank you to everyone who helps“- said President Zelensky.
Volodymyr Zelensky face to face with Donald Trump. Here is the meeting agenda
As previously announced by the White House, The meeting of the presidents of the United States and Ukraine at Donald Trump's residence in Florida will take place two hours earlier than planned, i.e. at 13 local time (19 Polish time).
President Zelensky presented a new, 20-point peace plan proposal developed by the US, which is the result of consultations with the parties to the conflict. The plan includes, among others: confirmation of Ukraine's sovereignty, freezing the conflict on the current front line, development package and actions for the reconstruction of Ukraine, accelerating the process of concluding a free trade agreement between Ukraine and the USA and the authorities in Kiev holding elections as soon as possible.
The Sunday meeting of the presidents of the United States and Ukraine will take place in… estate and Donald Trump's private club, Mar-a-Lago. Since taking power, Trump has referred to the place as his “winter White House” and has repeatedly welcomed state leaders there, despite security concerns.
