On August 18, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenski arrived at the White home for an interview with Donald Trump. It was accompanied by leaders of European countries. After these meetings, Trump released a message on social media.
Trump's first reaction after talks in the White House
"I had a very good gathering with exceptional guests: president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski, president of France Emmanuel Macron, president of Finland Alexandr Stubb, Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of large Britain Keir Starmer, Chancellor of the national Republic of Germany Friedrich Merzem, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and Secretary General NATO Mark Rutte" – the president of the United States started the entry.
He said that during this gathering the subject of safety guarantees for Ukraine was discussed, to be provided by various European countries in cooperation with the United States of America. "Everyone is very pleased with the anticipation of peace for Russia and Ukraine," wrote Donald Trump on the fact Social platform.
The American leader reported that after these meetings ended, he called Vladimir Putin and "started preparations for a gathering whose place would be determined between president Putin and president Zelenski".
"After this gathering there will be trilats, i.e. talks between both presidents and mine. erstwhile again, it was a very good, early step in the war, which has been going on for almost 4 years," we read.
He besides reported that Vice president J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and peculiar Emissary Steve Witkoff coordinate activities with Russia and Ukraine. The president of the United States thanked you for your attention on this matter.
Zelenski and Europe leaders in the White House
As we wrote on Temat.pl, Zelensk in the White home were accompanied by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Prime Minister of large Britain Keir Starmer, French president Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Finnish president Alexander Stubb.
During the talks, strong words were besides made by Friedrich Merz. The German Chancellor told Donald Trump that he and the Europeans sitting at the table "would like the next gathering to happen after the announcement of the ceasefire".
– I do not imagine that another gathering could take place without the (announced-ed.) ceasefire," Merz powerfully stated.
