Zensky to meet Trump on Monday after the US-Russia Summit could not be secured.

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that he will be meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday following a failed Russia-US summit that did not result in an agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine after more than 3 years of fighting.

After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump expressed a shift in his approach, stating that a comprehensive peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire, would be the most effective way to bring an end to the war. This aligns with Putin’s stance that Russia is seeking a long-term solution that takes Moscow’s interests into consideration.

Despite calls from European allies and Ukraine for a ceasefire prior to potential negotiations, Trump and Putin did not come to a formal agreement on the Ukrainian conflict during their discussions. Zelensky, who was not present at the summit, had a positive conversation with Trump and has been invited to personally meet with him in Washington to discuss strategies for ending the violence.

This upcoming meeting will mark Zelensky’s first visit to the US, as previous attempts were hindered by public disagreements with Trump. The White House has confirmed the meeting, with plans to potentially arrange a meeting with Putin in the future.

While details of the discussions between Trump and Putin remain vague, both leaders have expressed optimism about the progress made during the summit. Trump warned of severe consequences for Russia if they fail to cooperate in ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Zelensky emphasized the importance of involving European leaders in the peace process to ensure security guarantees for Ukraine. European leaders have expressed readiness to collaborate with the US and Ukraine in a trilateral summit with European support.

Despite the lack of concrete commitments from Putin to end the war, Zelensky remains hopeful for a peaceful resolution. Russian attacks on Ukraine have continued, underscoring the need for swift and decisive action to bring an end to the violence.

The upcoming meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and potentially Putin will be crucial in determining the next steps towards achieving peace in Ukraine. Stay tuned for updates on this developing situation.