A meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy took place in Washington, following a meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. During the meeting, the Ukrainian President, Zelenskyy, arrived in a suit, a departure from his military attire during a February White House meeting with Trump, which had drawn criticism. The meeting involved agreements on several crucial points between the two leaders.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Trump for his ‘personal efforts’ in halting the Russian war in Ukraine, sitting beside Trump in the Oval Office. At the end of the meeting, Trump stated he would urge Putin to engage in a trilateral discussion, or the war would persist. While many topics were discussed, here are five key takeaways.
**Security Guarantees for Ukraine**
A primary concern for Zelenskyy was the security guarantees for Ukraine. When questioned by a journalist about the security guarantees needed for an agreement, the Ukrainian President stated his country requires ‘everything.’ He emphasized that Ukraine’s priority is a strong military, including weaponry, personnel, training, and intelligence.
**Agreement on Trilateral Talks**
Trump mentioned that he would contact Putin following the meeting, requesting a trilateral discussion. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy also agreed to the trilateral talks, which could lead to a meeting between the three leaders soon.
**Praise for Zelenskyy’s Attire**
Zelenskyy wore a suit to the Oval Office, which Trump praised.
**The Toughest War**
During the meeting, Trump, responding to media queries, stated that he had stopped six wars but that this was the most difficult one. He expressed hope that he could halt this war as well.
**’This is Biden’s War’ – Trump**
Trump blamed former President Joe Biden for the war, saying he believed it would be easier to end. He added that the war is causing significant difficulties for Ukraine, stating, “This is not my war; this is Joe Biden’s war. He has a big hand in this event, and we want to end it.”
