Trump and Zelensky discuss ending war before winter and meeting Putin
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and discussed ending the war. Zelensky said he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin and supports an energy truce. The talks lasted about 40 minutes, first before reporters and then in a closed format.
Key Facts
- Trump and Zelensky met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and discussed ending the war.
- Zelensky said he is ready to meet Putin at any time and supports an energy truce.
- The talks lasted about 40 minutes, first before reporters and then in a closed format.
- Zelensky expressed hope that the war would end before winter with Trump's help.
- Trump said he believes a deal will be reached but refused to disclose its terms.
Meeting Details
Trump and Zelensky met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The talks lasted about 40 minutes, first before reporters and then in a closed format. Before the talks, Zelensky expressed hope that the war would end before winter with Trump's help.
Zelensky's Statements
Zelensky said he is ready to meet Putin at any time and supports an energy truce. He suggested Trump could organize a trilateral meeting where leaders could discuss sensitive issues. Zelensky rejected attempts to explain the war by historical reasons, calling them 'complete nonsense'. He said Putin is not winning on the battlefield and fears only his own people.
Trump's Position
Trump expressed confidence that a deal will be reached but refused to disclose its terms. He said he has good relations with Zelensky and both sides are trying to find a way to end the war.
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