Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and that there is a real chance to end the war with Russia, adding that American determination will be decisive.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday night that American determination will be decisive for ending the war with Russia, following his phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The statement, issued at 23:30 Jerusalem, sharpens the message Zelensky first delivered at 14:29 Jerusalem, when he reported speaking with Trump and expressed optimism about a real chance for a resolution. The new emphasis on U.S. resolve positions Washington's leadership as a critical factor in moving toward a settlement.
Earlier Saturday, at 14:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported — citing ynet — that Trump and Zelensky spoke by phone, initially without details. Shortly after, Zelensky confirmed the call, saying he saw a real chance to end the war, and later added that he congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The initial report was from a single outlet (ynet); by 14:29 Jerusalem, Zelensky's own statement provided on-record confirmation. The call continues a series of contacts: on June 14, Zelensky described a lengthy, detailed conversation with Trump and agreed with Trump on Crimea (The Zioneer, June 14, 19:51 Jerusalem); on June 16, Trump described an in-person meeting as "very good" (The Zioneer, June 16, 22:20 Jerusalem); and on June 19, Zelensky stated his aim to end the war before winter (The Zioneer, June 19, 03:36 Jerusalem).
The Zioneer has previously reported on the U.S. administration's stated intent to pursue a settlement in Ukraine. On June 19, Trump said the U.S. aspires to reach a settlement and will succeed (The Zioneer, June 19, 23:00 Jerusalem). On June 15, Trump said that now that "Iran is finished," the U.S. will focus on Ukraine, adding that both Putin and Zelensky are open to a resolution (The Zioneer, June 15, 22:19 Jerusalem).
It remains unclear what specific terms were discussed in the Saturday call or whether the conversation included direct talks with Russia. No statement from the White House or the Kremlin has been released.
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