Trump described the encounter with Zelensky at the Vatican as a "moment of comfort"
Donald Trump calls meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at the Vatican a "moment of solace" amid tense Ukraine-Russia relations.
According to European Truth, citing his interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump expressed his thoughts on his conversation with Zelensky at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on April 26. In a candid conversation, Trump shared his concern over the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, commenting, "Ukraine is in a very serious, very complex situation."
Pointing out the tragic losses on both sides, Trump said, "It's not my war, but I want to try to resolve it because, probably, around 5,000 young soldiers, Russians and Ukrainians, are dying every week. We're also spending enormous amounts of money in Ukraine, and Europe should spend much more, not much less."
When questioned about the atmosphere of their conversation in the Vatican, Trump called it somewhat of a moment of solace due to the gravity of the situation. "Many of his people are dying, they're being killed. And I'm very concerned about it," Trump said.
Interestingly, earlier, Zelensky himself described this meeting as potentially historic, and the White House also referred to it as very productive.
Media outlets also covered the details of the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and the U.S. in-depth.
It's worth mentioning that the encounter in St. Peter’s Basilica carries symbolic and strategic weight amid stalled Ukraine-Russia peace efforts. Trump’s administration has been pushing Zelensky to accept proposed peace terms, while Ukraine maintains its stance against territorial concessions like Crimea. Meanwhile, Trump publicly questioned Putin’s commitment to peace, possibly hinting at a potential hardening of his approach.
The Vatican setting served to emphasize the urgency for diplomacy, as both sides appear to be close to a deal. However, Zelensky’s office reaffirmed Ukraine’s refusal to cede Crimea. Overall, the meeting was constructive, with plans for follow-up talks.
- Citing the interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump spoke about his conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, expressing his concern over the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
- In the meeting, Trump referred to the tragic losses on both sides, stating, "It's not my war, but I want to try to resolve it because, probably, around 5,000 young soldiers, Russians and Ukrainians, are dying every week."
- The encounter held symbolic and strategic weight, as Trump’s administration has been pushing Zelensky to accept proposed peace terms, while Ukraine maintains its stance against territorial concessions like Crimea.
- Trump and Zelensky's meeting in the Vatican was described as a moment of solace amidst the gravity of the situation, with both sides appearing close to a deal; however, Zelensky’s office reaffirmed Ukraine’s refusal to cede Crimea.
