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Aug 19 9 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Concrete outcomes after Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump, Interview

1. Security
2. Trump called Putin. Russia proposed: 1) Ukraine–Russia next 2) Trilateral
3. Return of children — thanks that Melania is on our side
4. “All for all” exchange — Trump will personally help
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Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready for any formats, without preconditions. We want the war to end, not just pause.

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Zelenskyy: This was the first opportunity to talk to Trump about such things.

We showed: in 1000 days the Russian army captured less than 1%.

For us the focus is on truth and reality — this shows the balance of strength between Russia and Ukraine.
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Security guarantees:

1. Europe finances military production, we pay our soldiers ourselves.

2. US weapons package worth $90 billion — it will include everything we consider necessary: aircraft, air defense.
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3. Our own weapons production. The US will buy Ukrainian drones and engage in co-production.

4. Defined forces that will act in case of renewed aggression.
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Zelenskyy: Details on security guarantees will be put on paper in 7–10 days.

There were no decisions unacceptable to Ukraine.

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Q: Will there be American or European troops in Ukraine?

Zelenskyy: It’s about the “coalition of the willing” — 30 countries. Some will lead intelligence, some naval security, some air defense.

Some have constitutional limits. Some will provide funding.
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Q: How important were the Europeans, and how did you gather them so quickly?

Zelenskyy: They respect Ukraine and our people. We have good personal relations. I have deep respect and gratitude to them for coming together and arriving here so quickly. Ukraine is not alone.

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Aug 19
CNN asked me for my perspective on yesterday’s meeting at the White House.

Q: How important were European leaders with Zelenskyy at the WH today?

Me: Very important.

1. It precluded unraveling of the meeting.

2. It gave gravity to Ukraine’s position. 1/
It’s not just Zelenskyy but European leaders too. That puts Trump in a better position to negotiate with Putin.

European leaders were there to talk about security guarantees if there would be peace. 2/
What's your reaction to Trump’s post: stopping the war is on Zelenskyy, Crimea is a nonstarter, NATO is off the table?

Those are Putin’s goals. He wants to subdue Ukraine completely.

Ukrainian reactions are on 3 levels: pragmatic, justice-based, and emotional. 3/
Read 5 tweets
Aug 19
Rutte: Today it was clear only Ukraine’s president will discuss territory with Putin. For Ukraine to consider this, the US, Europe and others need clarity on security guarantees.

A breakthrough is the US agreeing to join, with its level of involvement to be discussed. 1/
Rutte: Trump sent lethal weapons to Ukraine paid by Europeans, put tariffs on India, pushed security guarantees, planned virtual meeting with leaders, got Putin to agree to meet Zelenskyy before the trilateral.

A very successful day toward ending the war. 2/
Rutte: Led by Starmer and Macron, 30 countries including Japan and Australia worked on security guarantees after a ceasefire or peace deal.

The US now wants in, details soon. Guarantees are key for Ukraine to decide on territory and stop Putin from invading again. 3/
Read 5 tweets
Aug 19
FT: Ukraine offers $100bn weapons deal to Trump paid by Europe to secure US guarantees after a peace deal.

America would “sell, not give” arms. Kyiv also pitched a $50bn drone-production partnership with American firms. 1/ Image
Other details of the Ukraine's proposal:

Ukraine seeks at least 10 Patriot air-defence systems plus missiles and equipment to protect its cities and infrastructure.

Kyiv officials shared the proposals with Trump and European allies before the White House meeting. 2/
Ukraine rejects Putin’s Alaska offer to freeze the frontline if it withdraws from Donetsk and Luhansk.

The document warns Russia would use that foothold to push toward Dnipro and continue its offensive. 3/
Read 6 tweets
Aug 18
Q: You promised severe consequences to Russia if they don’t agree a ceasfire. Will there be such consequences?

Trump: We don’t need a ceasfire. Every war that I ended has a lasting peace. Ceasfire can be a strategic advantage for one side.

1/
Q: Are you open to holding an election in your country?

Zelenskyy: Of course. But we need security and safety to do it. While we in the war, we can’t do that.

2/
Trump: We will have a phone call with Putin after today’s meetings.

3/
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Aug 18
Zelenskyy is going to meet Trump with European leaders — Von der Leyen, Rutte, Macron, Starmer, Merz, Meloni, Stubb.

This is unprecedented. The goal is to show that Putin is trying to deceive Trump. 1/ Image
It is impossible to hand over Donbas to Putin — both military and constitutional reasons make this unfeasible.

Putin is making irrelevant and unacceptable demands to prolong the war. What’s needed now is a ceasefire and serious negotiations on a deal. 2/
Trump can hold this line against Putin, and eventually Putin will have to agree.

This means peace is possible and even likely, but Putin will resist. Another 6–10 months may be required. 3/
Read 6 tweets
Aug 18
Ukraine PM Yuliia Svyrydenko unveiled the Government's Action Program, a roadmap to strengthen defense, boost the economy, support citizens, and rebuild the country after years of war. 1/ Image
Ukraine will boost defense by spending 50% its weapons budget on domestic production and partnering with global firms like Rheinmetall and Thales for local manufacturing. 2/
The country is advancing toward EU membership by completing legislative screening and starting negotiations across six key clusters, bringing Ukraine closer to full integration. 3/
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