The meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump, at the NATO summit in Ankara has concluded. This was reported to journalists by the President's Press Secretary, Serhiy Nykyforov. The dialogue between the two leaders, which became one of the central events of the summit, clarified key aspects of the current strategy and the prospects for a peaceful settlement.
Comparing the war to a 'fight in the park'
During the conversation, Donald Trump made a series of resonant statements. In particular, he compared the war in Ukraine to a 'fight between two people in a park'. This metaphorical comparison was made against the backdrop of discussions on working on a peace agreement. According to the US President, the process is underway, but it remains difficult and requires time.
Visit to Kyiv and prospects
Separate attention was paid to the possible visit of the head of the American administration to the Ukrainian capital. Trump stated that he plans to visit Kyiv, but immediately stipulated the conditions. He emphasized that, for security reasons, he would most likely not be allowed to make this trip until the end of the war.
Technological breakthrough: Patriot production
An important result of the negotiations was the announcement regarding the transfer of technology. Donald Trump stated that the US would grant Ukraine the right to produce Patriot surface-to-air missile systems. The US President admitted that creating such systems is a 'very technically complex thing', but expressed confidence that Ukraine would 'cope quickly' with this task.
Strike strategy and escalation
In the context of military operations, Trump touched upon the topic of Ukraine's long-range strikes on the territory of the aggressor country. He noted that such actions could bring the end of the war closer. At the same time, he admitted that such steps are an escalation, but called it an escalation that could lead to the end of the conflict.
