Zelensky-Trump peace talks: Ukraine's leader heads to Florida for high-stakes meeting with Trump
Ukraine's Zelensky heads to Florida for high-stakes peace talks with Trump. The meeting could be a turning point in the war.
Zelensky-Trump peace talks: Ukraine's leader heads to Florida for high-stakes meeting with Trump
Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday for what could be the most significant peace talks of the year. The Ukrainian president's trip to the U.S. comes at a critical moment, as both sides signal a willingness to negotiate an end to the war.
"This is a moment of truth," Zelensky told reporters before boarding his flight. "We are ready to talk peace, but we need guarantees that Russia will honor any agreement."
The meeting, which will take place at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is the first time the two leaders have met since the war began. The former U.S. president has been critical of the amount of aid sent to Ukraine, while Zelensky has expressed concerns about the future of U.S. support.
"We are ready to negotiate, but we need to know that the U.S. will stand by us," Zelensky said. "We need security guarantees, not just promises."
The meeting is expected to be tense, as both leaders have expressed skepticism about the other's intentions. However, both sides have expressed a willingness to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
"We want peace, but we need to know that the U.S. will stand by us," Zelensky added. "We are ready to negotiate, but we need to know that the U.S. will not abandon us."
The meeting comes as the war in Ukraine has reached a critical point, with Russian forces making gains in the east and the U.S. considering cutting back on aid. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for the future of the war and the region.
"We are ready to negotiate, but we need to know that the U.S. will not abandon us," Zelensky said. "We need security guarantees, not just promises."
The meeting is expected to be a turning point in the war, as both sides look to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for the future of the region and the world.