U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a crucial meeting at the White House in Washington on Monday. Several top European leaders also participated in this meeting, the main objective of which was to find a way to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
World News: U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top European leaders at the White House on Monday. The aim of this important meeting, taking place at the White House in Washington, is to explore ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy has brought European leaders with him to this meeting in order to present a united front to Trump.
Upon arriving at the White House, Trump personally welcomed Zelenskyy, after which bilateral talks took place between the two leaders. During the meeting, both issued several statements regarding efforts to end the war and discussed the possibilities of restoring peace.
Zelenskyy's Big Statement: Ready for Elections and Negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is hopeful that this discussion will lead to a lasting path to peace. He said, "We are not just talking about two years of peace, but are trying for a long-term solution." Trump also said that he would speak with Russian President Putin after meeting with European leaders and Zelenskyy at the White House.
During the meeting, Zelenskyy said that he is ready for direct negotiations with Putin. He said that if a peace agreement is reached, he is fully prepared to hold elections in Ukraine. However, he also clarified that elections can only be held in a safe environment. "Yes, absolutely, I am ready to hold elections. But for this, we need a guarantee of security."
Trump's Confidence in Ending the War
Trump said at the meeting that both Russia and Ukraine want to end this war. He claimed that the world is tired of this conflict and a solution should be found soon. Trump said, "The war is going to end. I cannot tell you when it will end, but this war will end. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin both want peace. I believe we will end it."
Trump further said that he has ended several wars in his tenure before, and he hopes that this conflict will also end, even if it is not the easiest war. Citing examples of prolonged conflicts such as in Rwanda and Congo, he said that the Russia-Ukraine war is complex, but a solution will definitely be found.
Presence of Global Leaders
The presence of major European leaders at this historic meeting made it even more significant. These included British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb. In addition, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen were also present.
This is the first time that leaders from America, Europe, and Ukraine have gathered on the same platform on such a large scale. This sent a message to the world that Western countries stand firmly with Ukraine and are making united efforts to end the war.
