ZELENSKYY SAYS MEETING WAS “POSITIVE”
Zelenskyy, chatting with Ukrainian media, referred to as his assembly with Trump “optimistic,” downplaying stories that the White Home talks had been tense.
“After many rounds of dialogue over greater than two hours with (Trump) and his workforce, his message, in my opinion, is optimistic — that we stand the place we stand on the entrance line,” Zelenskyy mentioned.
He introduced that Ukraine was getting ready a multi-year contract to amass 25 Patriot air defence methods, describing it as a significant step ahead in strengthening the nation’s defences towards Russian missile assaults.
Though he did not safe Tomahawk missiles for long-range strikes, Zelenskyy mentioned Trump “didn’t wish to take steps that might anger Putin” forward of an anticipated summit between the 2 leaders.
Trump confirmed on Monday that the difficulty of weapons was “slightly extra difficult,” including that he wished either side to comply with a truce. “I don’t assume they are going to [win], however they might nonetheless win it,” Trump mentioned of Ukraine’s prospects. “Battle is a really unusual factor.”
