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Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Trump’s special envoy amid strained relations between the United States and Ukraine, and warned the United States not to be biased toward Russia and sought continued support for air defense systems and intelligence cooperation.
President of UkraineZelensky With the President of the United Statestrump On the occasion of doubt, today I had a conversation with America’s special envoy Weikov and Kushner. He previously warned Washington against supporting Moscow in the worst European conflict since World War II.
The wartime leader spoke to US officials as Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s energy facilities, Agence France-Presse reported.Russia The attack left thousands of people powerless; Kiev launched its biggest drone attack on St. Petersburg since the war broke out in 2022.
Relations between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have been strained recently. US leaders have paused new sanctions against Russia and reached a diesel deal with Moscow, raising concerns in Kiev and Europe that the White House is moving toward Russia.
After speaking with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Zelensky emphasized that the state of the war is “highly dependent” on the position of the United States, adding that “obviously there are many things that are important to all of us, and this war must end.”
He said Ukraine is ready to cooperate in a “constructive” and “honest” manner and “expects that all partners will take the same approach, whether it is Europe or the United States.”
At a time when Kiev is struggling to fend off Russian missile attacks, Zelensky reported that discussions are underway about the supply of US Patriot air defense systems.
In an earlier interview with NBC, he said that if Washington formally supported Russia, it would be a “historic mistake” and that he hoped Trump would “change his decision.”
Zelensky also thanked the United States for resuming cooperation after suspending intelligence sharing, otherwise it would be more difficult for Ukraine to withstand Russian missile attacks.
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Zelensky this time spoke with U.S. Special Envoys Weikov and Kushner to discuss the direction of the Ukraine–Russia war, concerns about the U.S. position, and the security assistance Ukraine currently needs.
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Because he believes that the outcome of the Ukraine-Russia war is extremely dependent on the position of the United States. If Washington formally supports Russia, it will not only affect Ukraine’s defense, but could also constitute a historic mistake.
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Zelensky said the two sides also talked about the supply of Patriot air defense systems and resuming intelligence cooperation, which are vital for Ukraine to defend against Russian missile attacks.
