Trump and Zelensky host gathering with European leaders, according to media reports
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European leaders at the White House is scheduled for Monday, aiming to address several key points related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Objective
The main goal of the meeting is to work towards a comprehensive peace deal to end the conflict in Ukraine. This approach focuses on achieving a stable agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
Key Points Discussed
Security Guarantees
Trump indicated that the U.S. might provide security guarantees for Ukraine, with coordination from European countries. However, the specifics of these guarantees were not detailed.
Russia’s Conditions
Trump suggested that Ukraine should consider accepting some of Russia's conditions, such as ceding Crimea and committing not to join NATO, as part of a peace agreement.
Change in Tactics
Trump's approach shifted from advocating for new sanctions on Russia to pursuing a peace deal without a ceasefire, reflecting progress made with Putin.
European Support
European leaders expressed support for a ceasefire but aligned with Trump's focus on a comprehensive peace deal. They also encouraged a trilateral meeting to facilitate negotiations.
Trilateral Meeting
There was a strong emphasis on organizing a trilateral meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, although Russia has historically been resistant to such gatherings.
The talks are about ending the war, with Zelensky emphasizing the importance of European countries' involvement in all stages of the negotiating process. The involvement of European countries is aimed at ensuring reliable security alongside the U.S.
Zelensky reported a lengthy and substantial conversation with Trump, lasting over an hour and a half. The conversation included a one-on-one session with Trump and a session with European leaders.
This meeting will be Zelensky's first return to the White House since his high-profile dispute with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence in the Oval Office in February of this year.
The news was reported by Sky News on Saturday, August 16, citing information from The New York Times. No information was given about the response of the European leaders to the invitation for the meeting. After the meeting between Trump and Putin, a joint statement was published by the European Council, confirming their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and intensifying pressure on Russia. Zelensky's support for a trilateral meeting in the format of Ukraine - USA - Russia was deemed appropriate.
1) The upcoming trilateral meeting between President Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the White House, scheduled for Monday, is aimed at addressing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, particularly focusing on a comprehensive peace deal that ensures a stable agreement rather than a temporary ceasefire.
2) During the meeting, European leaders, while expressing support for a ceasefire, align with Trump's focus on politics, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive peace deal and encouraging a trilateral meeting to facilitate negotiations, with the involvement of European countries aimed at ensuring reliable security alongside the U.S.
