Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may hold talks with US leader Donald Trump in the coming days. The final format of the meeting remains under discussion, but preparations for dialogue between the leaders of the two countries are already in full swing.
Negotiation Format: From a Funeral to the White House
According to RBC-Ukraine, citing Deutsche Welle journalist Mikhail Komadovsky, Ukrainian and American officials are actively working on organizing the meeting. At present, there are several scenarios for the development of events.
According to the source, Zelenskyy plans to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham. It is around this event that diplomatic activity may unfold. The journalist clarified that the format of interaction between the leaders has not yet been finally approved:
- A meeting on the sidelines of the farewell ceremony with the senator;
- Separate closed negotiations in a third-party format;
- An official visit by Zelenskyy to the White House.
Previously, on July 22, an RBC-Ukraine source reported the Ukrainian president's desire to visit the United States in the near future. At that time, Kyiv was waiting for confirmation of the US president's schedule to synchronize the visit.
Political Context: Sanctions and Memory of Graham
The possible meeting of the leaders takes place against the backdrop of a tense political situation. According to Axios, the US Senate may pass a bill on massive sanctions against Russia as early as next week. Lindsey Graham was the initiator of this initiative.
A memorial ceremony in honor of the senator will be held at the Capitol on Tuesday. Graham's death has become a significant event in American politics, and his funeral could become a platform for important international contacts.
