Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his position regarding former U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement about the need to “stop where we are” in the context of the Russo-Ukrainian war. According to Zelensky, it is important for the parties to cease hostilities at their current positions as a basis for further negotiations.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Ukraine’s Position on Negotiations
Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine did not start this war and is ready to consider any formats of negotiations that could facilitate achieving peace. The president underscored his openness to dialogue and highlighted the importance of stopping violence for further conflict resolution.
“The president is right, it is important to stop where we are and then talk… I agree with the president that both sides should stop… we did not start this war”
Summary of the Meeting Between Zelensky and Trump
The meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump lasted over two hours and, according to the head of the Ukrainian state, was “very productive.” During the negotiations, the parties discussed a number of important issues, including the possibilities of using long-range weapons, but decided not to make public statements on this matter.
After the meeting, Donald Trump announced on social media that he urged both Zelensky and Putin to stop the killings and reach a peace agreement, stating: “they must stop where they are.”