19.08.2025 03:17
U.S. President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelensky and European leaders at the White House. In a statement following the summit, Trump said, "Russia has accepted the security guarantees to be provided to Ukraine. We want an immediate ceasefire, but it is not possible at the moment."
US President Trump stated after his meeting with Zelensky at the White House, "We want an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but it is not possible at the moment."
TRUMP-ZELENSKY SUMMIT AT THE WHITE HOUSE
As peace talks continue in the war between Russia and Ukraine, attention has once again turned to the White House. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came to the White House to meet with US President Donald Trump. Trump welcomed Zelensky at the White House door.
EUROPEAN LEADERS AT THE SUMMIT
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte came to the White House to attend the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
TRUMP: CEASEFIRE IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THE MOMENT
After the meeting between Trump, Zelensky, and European leaders, Trump faced reporters. In response to a question about a ceasefire, Trump said, "Russia has accepted the security guarantees to be provided to Ukraine. We want an immediate ceasefire, but it is not possible at the moment."
"WE MUST NEGOTIATE LAND EXCHANGE"
Trump stated: "We want to make a deal that works in the near future. A peace agreement will be signed in the near future. Russia has accepted the security guarantees to be provided to Ukraine. We must negotiate land exchange."
I hope today will be a good meeting, and if it is a good meeting, I will arrange a meeting with President Putin. Together, I am optimistic that we can reach an agreement that will prevent any future attacks on Ukraine, and I actually believe that there will not be such an attack.
"I LOOK FORWARD TO ACHIEVING A GREAT RESULT"
(To Zelensky) I feel that you and President Putin will find a solution. Ultimately, this decision can only be made with the agreement of President Zelensky and President Putin. The next step will be a trilateral meeting, and we will handle this. I look forward to achieving a great result.
ZELENSKY: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE US TO BE READY FOR SECURITY GUARANTEES
Zelensky made a statement to the press before the meeting held at the White House with the participation of Trump and European Union (EU) leaders. Ukrainian President Zelensky said, "It is very important for the US to send such a strong signal and to be ready for security guarantees."
"FULL PRISONER EXCHANGE IS A MUST"
Zelensky described his bilateral meeting with Trump as "very good and constructive" and noted that they addressed "quite sensitive issues" during the meeting, stating that in addition to security guarantees, "a full prisoner exchange" is also a must for ending the ongoing war with Russia.
Zelensky described the meeting with the leaders of the US and European countries as "great solidarity" and expressed his happiness to participate in the meeting.
Zelensky said, "I hope we make decisions, and then it is very important that we discuss all sensitive regional issues at the trilateral meeting with the leaders (Trump and Putin)." Addressing the most sensitive issue considered in the discussions regarding possible territorial concessions, Zelensky indicated that this issue could be resolved in a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
THANKS FOR THE MAP FROM ZELENSKY
A large map of Ukraine was displayed on the table where Trump and Zelensky were sitting side by side. The eastern part of Ukraine shaded in pink on the map showed the territories currently controlled by Russian military forces.
In his evaluation of the map, Zelensky said, "I showed the President many details of the battlefield on the map. Thank you for the map; it was great."
"WE HAVE A CHANCE TO END THE WAR"
Before the summit, Trump and Zelensky answered questions from reporters. Trump said: "We think everything will go well today; I believe we have a chance to end the war. I can't say anything for sure; we are not at the end of the road, but people are dying, we have a chance to succeed, millions of people have died, it lasted 4 years."
"PUTIN WANTS THIS WAR TO END TOO"
I know that Putin wants this war to end as well. This is not my war; it is Biden's war. We are working with Ukraine; we want long-term peace, we want to eliminate this chaos and turmoil, we want a peace that benefits both sides. The leaders of 7 countries are here; I can't say for sure that we will not participate; we will provide a lot of support on security. The people there will be the EU's first defense mechanism. This will end the war; the gentleman next to me wants to end the war, and Putin wants it too. It is not an easy war; there are many reasons; it is hard to end. If everything goes well, a trilateral meeting will be held.
"I WILL CALL PUTIN AFTER TODAY'S MEETINGS"
We have a very important meeting today, and we have made progress in many respects. I think we have a reasonable chance of ending the war.
Regarding the security guarantees to be provided to Ukraine, Europe will be the first line of defense for Ukraine, but we will also participate in this. The meeting with Zelensky and European leaders is "not the end of the road," but our chances of reaching peace are high. I don't think there will be a ceasefire. While they are at war, we can make an agreement aimed at peace. We will discuss security guarantees. I will call Putin after today's meetings."
ZELENSKY: WE ARE OPEN TO ELECTIONS AFTER PEACE IS ACHIEVED
Zelensky stated: "We support the idea of Trump stopping this war with Russia and finding a diplomatic way to end the war. We are open to elections after security and peace are achieved. We need to stop this war; we need to stop Russia, and we need the support of our partners in America and Europe."
"WE ARE READY FOR A TRILATERAL MEETING"
We are ready for a trilateral meeting. We want "everything" in terms of weapons, human resources, training, and intelligence from the US.