20.03.2025 01:00
After the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a statement was released from the White House. The White House stated that it believes that the best way to protect infrastructure is for the U.S. to own Ukraine's energy facilities.
The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will continue to work together to permanently end the Russia-Ukraine War.
TRUMP AND ZELENSKY SPOKE ON THE PHONE
The White House made a statement regarding the phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The White House reported that Zelensky noted that the meeting held on March 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, created strong diplomatic cooperation between Ukrainian and U.S. officials and thanked President Trump for his contributions to the process. The White House expressed that the importance of diplomatic steps taken to end the war was emphasized during the meeting, and it was agreed that high-level contacts should continue.
"PEACE CAN BE ACHIEVED UNDER TRUMP'S LEADERSHIP"
The White House stated that Zelensky expressed his satisfaction with the military support provided by the U.S. to Ukraine, particularly noting that the Javelin missiles supplied to Ukraine during Trump's presidency significantly contributed to the country's defense capacity. The White House reported that the leaders emphasized that the U.S. and Ukraine will continue to work together to permanently end the war and that peace can be achieved under Trump's leadership.
The White House noted that Zelensky expressed the need for additional air defense equipment, especially Patriot air defense systems, and conveyed that Ukraine expects more support in protecting its civilians, stating that President Trump is open to cooperation regarding the supply of existing systems in Europe to Ukraine.
TRUMP PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT HIS MEETING WITH PUTIN
The White House stated that Trump informed Zelensky about his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the meeting, and the leaders reviewed the current situation in the Kursk region, noting that information sharing among defense officials will continue for a detailed assessment of developments on the battlefield.
THEY WILL MEET IN SAUDI ARABIA IN THE COMING DAYS
The White House expressed that a partial energy ceasefire was agreed upon during the meeting, and technical teams will come together in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to work on an agreement that includes a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and the protection of energy infrastructure. The White House stated that the leaders indicated this step could be a critical starting point for completely ending the war and ensuring regional security.
TRUMP WANTS TO OWN UKRAINE'S ENERGY FACILITIES
The White House noted that President Trump stated that the U.S. could provide more support regarding Ukraine's energy security and emphasized that protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure is of great importance for regional stability. The White House reported that Trump believes that the best way for the U.S. to own Ukraine's energy facilities is to protect the infrastructure.
The White House expressed that Zelensky indicated the need to accelerate steps to resolve humanitarian crises, including the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of children abducted from Ukraine, stating that reuniting Ukrainian children lost during the war with their families is one of the primary goals. It was reported that President Trump stated that efforts are ongoing through international diplomacy in this regard and emphasized that all parties should make efforts regarding prisoner exchanges and access to humanitarian aid.
The White House stated that the leaders instructed their advisors to make rapid progress in technical negotiations regarding the implementation and expansion of the partial ceasefire, emphasizing that discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine will continue and diplomatic efforts will be increased.