— We talked about air defense and long-range combat measures, but we agreed not to make any statements on this matter, Zelensky said. He emphasized that “knows what Ukraine needs and knows where to get it“. — We believe in the USA, we believe in President Trump that he wants to end this war. We understand that this is not an easy task. For us, however, it is a matter of our independence – he pointed out.
The President of Ukraine also referred to the issue of the planned meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, which will take place in Budapest. — President Trump shared with us the results of the conversation with the Russian side, we understand everything. We count on President Trump and believe that he will stop the war – he said.
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“Putin hates me”
Volodymyr Zelensky also said that immediately after the meeting at the White House, he had a telephone conversation with representatives of the “coalition of the willing.” – She was, among others, Ursula von der Leyen, Alexander Stubb, Giorgia Meloni, Mark Rutte and Donald Tusk. The coalition of the willing are our main European partners. When drones attack, it is worth talking – he said.
— The issue of territories is very sensitive. Our position is that we need a ceasefire first, and then we will sit down and talk. This is the most important first step. I'm sure President Trump understands this. Unfortunately, the territory of Ukraine will be the most important issue – Zelensky noted. — Donald Trump said that Putin hates me. I think it's weird they want to murder us all. I treat this man the same way he treats me, he added.
“Russians are afraid”
Another issue raised by the Ukrainian president were Tomahawk missiles, which Ukraine would like to buy from the US. Let us emphasize that before the meeting, Donald Trump said that the United States “needs them for its own purposes.” — I think the Russians are afraid. Tomahawks are truly powerful weapons. They know what weapons we have and are afraid of a connection with the Tomahawks. They are making many moves that indicate this, Zelensky said. However, when asked whether Ukraine would receive Tomahawks, he stated that he was “a realist.”
—President Trump is right. We need to stop where we are and talk. This is about Putin, because we didn't start this war. I am open to bilateral and trilateral meetings, Zelensky said. — The United States is the only country in dialogue with Russia. We need the US and we need their assurances that Putin will not come for us again, he concluded.
