Trump to Speak with Zelenskyy Amid European Security Talks with Russia

European Leaders Discuss Ukraine Security Guarantees

• 🇪🇺 European leaders are meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss long-term security plans for Ukraine.
• 🤝 The goal of these meetings is to put pressure on Russia to end the ongoing war.
• 💬 Zelenskyy stated that each country's readiness to contribute to security on land, at sea, in the air, and in cyberspace was discussed in detail.
• 🇷🇺 Leaders share the view that Russia is actively trying to prolong the negotiation process and the war.

US President's Role in Peace Efforts

• 🇺🇸 President Trump is expected to speak with President Zelenskyy.
• 🗓️ The White House has been pushing for direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin, with an initial two-week deadline set by Trump after his meeting with Putin.
• ⏳ This deadline has passed, and a direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin has not yet occurred.

Perspectives on Putin and Peace

• ❓ Questions are raised about whether President Trump has a plan to end the conflict or bring the leaders to the table, or if he is being outmaneuvered by Putin.
• 🗣️ European leaders have expressed that Putin cannot be trusted.
• 🕊️ Despite uncertainty, President Trump remains committed to pursuing a peace agreement, telling CBS News' Robert Costa that he believes something will happen, though details are scarce.
• ⚠️ When asked about sanctions, Trump indicated that if he is not happy with Putin's actions,