Trump to receive another call from Merz
In the lead-up to the scheduled US-Russia summit in Alaska this Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is poised to play a significant role in negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
According to reports, President Zelenskyy is expected to engage directly with US President Donald Trump following Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The focus of these discussions will be on negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement to conclusively end the war between the two nations.
Trump has communicated that rather than aiming for a ceasefire, which often proves fragile, the leaders are pursuing a peace agreement to bring a definitive end to the conflict. Details about what concessions or terms would be involved were not publicly specified by Trump, leaving Zelenskyy's role critical in actualizing any agreed terms following the summit with Putin.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany has expressed his intention to speak with President Trump about the summit. Merz emphasises the importance of Europe's involvement in the discussions, stating that it is not acceptable for territorial issues between Russia and America to be decided over the heads of Europeans, or over the heads of Ukrainians.
Merz also hopes for a decision on a ceasefire in the Russian attack on Ukraine during the top-level meeting. His efforts are focused on finding solutions to the conflict, working tirelessly together with others.
Notably, President Zelenskyy is not invited to the meeting, a fact that has raised concerns among some Western partners. Merz insists that Zelenskyy's involvement is crucial and that the American government shares this view.
As the summit approaches, both Zelenskyy and Merz continue to push for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. Their efforts underscore a commitment to finding a lasting solution to the ongoing war and a desire to ensure that the voices of Ukraine and Europe are heard in the discussions.
- Regarding the US-Russia summit in Alaska, President Zelenskyy's role is significant as he is anticipated to discuss a peace agreement aimed at conclusively ending the war-and-conflicts between Ukraine and Russia, following President Trump's meeting with Putin.
- In addition to President Zelenskyy, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is also involved in the discussions, advocating for Europe's participation and pushing for a decision on a ceasefire in the Russian attack on Ukraine, especially during the summit with Trump and Putin.
