Zelensky comes to Washington for Trump’s meeting about lasting peace with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky He confirmed his arrival to Washington, Colombia District, on Sunday ahead of the meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the end of the war with Russia.

“I have already come to Washington, I meet with President Trump tomorrow. Tomorrow we are talking to European leaders. I am grateful to @potus for the invitation. We all share a strong desire to end this war quickly and reliably.

Zelensky will bring a group of European leaders to the meeting on Monday, and Trump said about Sutice Social, it is “great honor to accept them all.”

European leaders will join

President of Ukrainian Valodimir Zelensky participates in a joint press conference with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (not visible) in Brussels, Belgium on August 17, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidency / Maliad / Anadol via Getty Images)

Zelensky said this meeting should be different from past discussions on how to reach peace with Russia, which allowed Moscow to take over Crimea and part of the Donasas in 2014.

He also noted that the “so -called” security guarantees “given to Ukraine in 1994 during the fall of the Soviet Union did not work.

The Ukrainian president said his country would not tolerate another temporary truce, keeping that only the guarantees from the US and Europe could prevent Moscow from starting future attacks.

“Our position is clear:” Zelensky and the EU are released to Russia by Ukrainian land

Smoke rises above Kiev’s horizon after the Russian attack, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Russian troops launched several ballistic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian purposes on Monday, the Ukrainian Air Force stated when the explosions were felt and heard through the Kiev capital. (AP Photo/ Evgeniy Maloletka)

In his post on X Zelenskyy emphasized some of the latest “successes” Ukrainian forcesEmphasizing his confidence that Kyiv can and will defend its territory with prolonged Western support.

“Ukrainians are fighting for their land for their independence. Now our soldiers have success in Donetsk and Sumi.

While Zelensky expressed his gratitude to Trump, America and the European ally for his support, he also stated that he hoped that the “joint force” will push Russia until the end of the war, which began more than three years ago.

“Russia must end this war, which it has begun. And I hope our joint force with America with our European friends will force Russia to real peace. Thank you!”

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets the Russian delegation and some officials on the eve of Istanbul talks, May 14, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. (Kremlin Press Service / Material / Anadol via Getty Images)

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The push follows the Russian language President Vladimir Putin It is reported that Ukraine came out of two eastern regions during the Alaska summit on Friday.

On Sunday night, Trump demonstrated the support of Putin’s request in a report on social truth, writing that Zelenskyy has the opportunity to “stop the war with Russia”.

“President Zelensky from Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately when he wants, or he can continue to fight. Remember how it started. Not returning Obama, which handed over Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot that was lost!), And without going to Ukraine. Some things never change !!!” He wrote.

Zelenskyy repeatedly stated that Ukraine is not By giving up any territory.