Zelenskyy–Trump meeting in The Hague focused on weapons, sanctions and possible ceasefire — NV sources
Ukrainian
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the
sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, where the two leaders discussed
further military aid to Ukraine, including air defense systems, and sanctions
against Russia, according to NV Radio sources.
Zelenskyy came into the meeting planning to raise two key
issues: the purchase of air defense systems for Ukraine and the tightening of
sanctions on Russia.
“Zelenskyy intended to raise the issue of acquiring two
Patriot systems, which Germany is prepared to pay for out of its own pocket,” a
diplomatic source told NV.
Another Patriot system, the source said, is expected to be
funded by Scandinavian countries and Norway.
“But in general, we need many more Patriot systems,” a
separate source said.
Zelenskyy also reportedly planned to discuss imposing
additional sanctions on Russia and the future of international talks.
“The Americans want us to keep up the appearance of
participation in the meetings in Istanbul. If they keep insisting, we’ll
agree,” said a source in the Ukrainian delegation.
A bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia is currently
under review in Congress.
Preparations for the Trump–Zelenskyy meeting were finalized
shortly before the U.S. president arrived at the summit. Speaking to
journalists earlier, Trump previewed the agenda in vague terms.
“We’ll talk about his difficulties — he’s got difficulties —
Zelenskyy’s a good guy. I expect we’ll talk about Ukraine,” Trump said at a
press conference in The Hague.
The Zelenskyy–Trump meeting, which took place on June 25,
lasted about 50 minutes.
Zelenskyy later called the discussion “substantive” and said
it covered “all significant issues.”
“A long and meaningful meeting with President Trump. We
covered all the really important issues. I thank the president, I thank the
United States,” Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.
He added that the talks included discussion of a potential
ceasefire and a path to genuine peace, as well as measures to protect Ukraine’s
civilian population.
“We appreciate the attention and the willingness to help
bring peace closer. Details to come,” Zelenskyy said.
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