Zelensky: Kyiv Is Counting On US Pressure Towards Russia

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that he is counting on US pressure against the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian leader announced this following a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

“More than two hours of substantive conversation with US President Donald Trump, which can really bring the end of this war closer. We discussed all the key issues: our positions on the battlefield, range and air defense and, of course, diplomatic prospects,” Zelensky wrote in Telegram. channel.

He noted that “Russia must stop the aggression that it itself started and which it is deliberately prolonging.” “We count on pressure from the United States,” the President of Ukraine said.

Zelensky also said that he had talked with European partners – the leaders of Britain, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, Poland, as well as with the leaders of the European Union and the Secretary General of NATO.

“He spoke about the conversation with US President Donald Trump. Many important issues were discussed details. The most important thing now is to protect more lives, ensure security for Ukraine and strengthen all of us in Europe. This is exactly what we are working for,” he wrote on the social network.

The President of Ukraine noted that security advisers will talk about the next steps. “We are coordinating our positions,” he emphasized.

On Friday, October 17, a meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and his American counterpart Donald Trump took place at the White House.