Zelenski Praises Trump’s Determination to End War
Zelensky Expresses Gratitude to Trump for Commitment to Ending Ukraine War
Kyiv, ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his “deep gratitude” to Donald trump for his “firm determination” to end the war with Russia, following a meeting in Paris on Saturday.
The meeting,hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace,comes amid growing concerns in Ukraine about the level of military support the country will receive from the incoming US management.
“The most important thing is to work together to end this war, that is our top priority. We focused exactly on that in the Paris meeting,” Zelensky wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
He added,”I reiterate my gratitude to President Macron for organizing this meeting,as well as my profound thanks to President Trump for his firm determination to end this war justly.”
Trump has repeatedly claimed that he could end the nearly three-year conflict “in 24 hours” onc in office, raising concerns in Ukraine that the country might be pressured into making significant territorial concessions to russia in exchange for peace.
On Sunday, Trump called for an “immediate ceasefire,” writing on his platform Truth Social that zelensky was “willing to make a deal and end this madness.”
Zelensky also rejected calls to lower the conscription age. According to press reports, US officials are pushing for Ukraine to expand its draft to include 18-year-olds.
“we need to focus on equipping existing brigades and training personnel to use that equipment. We shoudl not compensate for a lack of equipment and training with young soldiers,” Zelensky stated in his Tuesday message.
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the meeting in Paris highlights the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the ukraine war and the delicate balance between seeking a peaceful resolution and ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Zelensky Expresses Gratitude to Trump for Commitment to Ending Ukraine War, Despite Concerns Over Concessions
Kyiv, ukraine – Following a meeting in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed “deep gratitude” to Donald Trump for his “firm determination” to end the war with Russia.
The meeting comes amidst rising anxieties in Ukraine regarding the level of military support the country will receive from the incoming US administration.
Zelensky expressed his focus on ending the war, stating, “The most vital thing is to work together to end this war, that is our top priority. We focused exactly on that in the Paris meeting.” He further thanked Macron for organizing the meeting and extended his “profound thanks to President Trump for his firm determination to end this war justly.”
Trump, who has repeatedly asserted his ability to end the nearly three-year conflict “in 24 hours” upon taking office, has sparked concern within Ukraine that the country may face pressure to make notable territorial concessions to Russia in exchange for peace.
Trump called for an “immediate ceasefire” on Sunday, stating on his platform Truth Social that Zelensky was ”willing to make a deal and end this madness.”
Separately,Zelensky rejected calls to lower the conscription age,stating,”We need to focus on equipping existing brigades and training personnel to use that equipment. We should not compensate for a lack of equipment and training with young soldiers.”