Trump confers with Zelensky ahead of high-stakes Putin call
Before his conversation with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump asked Volodymyr Zelensky what topics he should discuss with the Russian leader. The Wall Street Journal revealed details of this discussion.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump consulted with Volodymyr Zelensky before speaking with Vladimir Putin, asking which key topics he should address.
- Zelensky suggested that Trump press Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire and organize a meeting involving all three leaders.
- The conversation with Putin was scheduled to continue, and after it concluded, Trump planned to reconnect with Zelensky and European leaders.
What were Zelensky's suggestions for Trump?
In a brief conversation before connecting with Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky what to discuss with the Russian leader. According to The Wall Street Journal, Zelensky encouraged Trump to press Putin on accepting the ceasefire proposal and organizing a direct meeting involving all three politicians.
According to the report, Zelensky responded by urging Trump to pressure Putin into accepting a 30-day ceasefire and agreeing to a future meeting with Zelensky, in which Trump could also take part. Additionally, Trump would reaffirm to Putin that the United States will not make any decisions concerning Ukraine without Kyiv’s direct involvement.
What did Trump plan after the conversation with Putin?
After finishing the conversation with Putin, Trump intended to reconnect with Zelensky and European leaders.
Trump's conversation with Putin ended after more than 2 hours.
