Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a lengthy and detailed phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Zelensky, the call focused on the war, its origins, diplomatic options, and partner positions. He stated that he fully agrees with Trump's statements about Crimea, and that a strong leadership at the time could have stopped the war before it began. The two are expected to meet in person at the G7 in Europe, where Ukraine's defense and the path to peace will be high on the agenda.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that he held a "long and detailed" phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, which coincided with Trump's birthday and U.S. Armed Forces Day.
According to Zelensky, the discussion delved into the war, its origins, diplomatic avenues, and the positions of international partners. He noted that he fully agrees with Trump's assessment regarding the Crimean peninsula, asserting that a firm leadership stance at the onset could have halted the conflict.
The two leaders are expected to meet in person at the upcoming G7 summit in Europe, where Ukraine's defense and the pursuit of peace are high on the agenda. This call marks a continued engagement between the two leaders amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. The exact time and location of the G7 meeting were not specified in the initial report.
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