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“Very Successful Day”: Trump and Zelenskyy Highlight Security Guarantees, Ending War, and Children’s Return
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On August 18, after concluding their meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined European leaders to continue discussions focused on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, securing long-term guarantees, and addressing urgent humanitarian issues.
Following the meeting, Trump described the day as “very successful thus far.”
“I’ve just had the honor of being with President Zelenskyy,” he said. “All of the discussions we’ve had covered a lot of territory. Thank you for all the important discussions today as we work to end the killing and stop the war in Ukraine. We’re all working toward the same, very simple goal: to stop the killing and get this settled.”
Zelenskyy highlighted two critical areas of discussion: security guarantees and humanitarian concerns.
“The first is security guarantees, and we are very happy that all the leaders are here. The security of Ukraine depends on the United States and on these leaders who have supported us in various ways,” he said. “All of us want to finish this war, stop Russia, and end the violence.”
On the humanitarian front, Zelenskyy emphasized the exchange of prisoners and the return of children to their families.
“This is incredibly important, and I am thankful to the president and his wife for their support. We hope this can play a historic role in bringing people back to their families,” Zelenskyy said.
Trump confirmed his backing for these initiatives, stating, “I will be there,” referring to a planned trilateral meeting to address sensitive issues, including territorial matters. He added that over a thousand prisoners are expected to be released soon, calling it a positive and urgent step forward.
The president also noted that he had spoken indirectly with Putin and planned to call him after the meeting. “We’re going to try to work out a trilateral agreement and put this to rest. Since World War II, there hasn’t been anything like this,” he said, emphasizing optimism that coordinated negotiations could deter future aggression and strengthen Ukraine’s security.
Before meeting with Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with European leaders ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, where he highlighted Ukraine’s aim for a stable and lasting peace for the country and for Europe.
On the same day, President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. During the talks, Trump addressed the question of a ceasefire in Ukraine, telling Zelenskyy, 'I don’t think you need a ceasefire, ' and added that discussions should focus on a broader peace deal.
