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 1/
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.
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/
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/
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/