Zelensky on Trump-Putin Summit: Putin Achieved His Goals

Zelensky's Assessment of the Trump-Putin Summit

• 🎯 Putin's objectives from the meeting were to delay sanctions and any further pressure on Russia, while appearing willing to negotiate.
• 💡 Zelensky believes the summit was successful for Putin due to the meeting occurring on U.S. soil with the U.S. President, even without a promised ceasefire.
• ❓ It remains unclear what, if anything, President Trump gained from the meeting.

Ukraine's Stance on Territory and Peace

• 🇺🇦 Zelensky acknowledges that some in the U.S. suggest Ukraine should cede territory to achieve peace with Russia.
• 🗣️ He states that while he is ready to discuss territories and historical matters with Putin, it must be directly, not through intermediaries.
• 💔 The Ukrainian President emphasizes that Ukraine cannot trust Putin to stop aggression, citing the high price paid over 11 years of conflict.
• 🤝 Zelensky is prepared for a face-to-face meeting with Putin, even if they do not