So, the main task of Zelensky is to offer the path to the world, while avoiding conditions that Ukraine is not able to fulfill. But the Ukrainian leader is ready to make certain concessions. Informs about this Channel 24 With reference to FT.
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What concessions Vladimir Zelensky is ready?
The President of Zelensky rejects the conditions for the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the territories of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions. However, he can talk about “acceptable compromises” regarding the current front line – options that Ukrainians could perceive.
Former US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor recommends Zelensky to maintain restraint, but at the same time maintain a strong and confident position on Ukraine’s readiness to defend itself from Russian aggression.
Some European diplomats have concerns due to the urgency of negotiations between the leaders of the states, because there have been no such precedents since the time preceding the war in Iraq. At the same time, Europe states that they will remain on the side of Ukraine.
American and Ukrainian officials doubt that the President of Ukraine will be able to turn the course of events in Washington. They advise him to appeal to Trump’s desire to remain a “peacekeeper” in world history in order to prevent steps that may turn into a betrayal of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian side warns: concessions to the Kremlin will only provoke new attacks, and attempts to pick up the rest of the Donbass are red lines.
The meeting of Zelensky and Trump is also important in the aspect of the chance of improving relations between countries after the previous scandalous case in February 2025.
What is known about the previous meeting of the presidents in the White House?
- On February 28, Vladimir Zelensky visited the White House, where he met with Donald Trump and Jay Di Wans.
- Negotiations quickly grew into a sharp dispute: the President of Ukraine emphasized that security guarantees are needed, because Putin has repeatedly violated the agreement. The consequences of the war in Europe can also feel the United States.
- But Trump flared up and said that Zelensky should not indicate the United States what to feel and that he has no cards in his hands.
- After the incident, President Zelensky left the White House ahead of schedule, which laid the foundation for a complication of relations between Ukraine and the USA.
