A recent phone call between Trump and Zelensky has raised hopes for an end to the war in Ukraine within a month, with talks of upcoming meetings to prepare for further negotiations.
In a friendly and positive 30-minute phone call, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the ongoing war and the possibility of concluding it soon. Zelensky expressed optimism about ending the conflict this year, while Trump was more aggressive in his hope, stating he wished for the war to end within the next month. The conversation included discussions about the agenda for their next bilateral meeting as well as plans for a wider negotiation round set for early March, aiming to involve full negotiation teams from both countries.
During the call, Zelensky highlighted that topics such as a prisoner exchange and a welfare package for Ukraine's reconstruction were essential points on the agenda. The expected meetings are designed to pave the way for discussions at the leadership level, which both leaders support. However, Zelensky did not clarify why the previously mentioned tripartite negotiations would not take place at the end of this month, as Ukrainian representatives had previously announced.
Additionally, Vitkofs, an involved party in these discussions, previously indicated that a meeting between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin could happen soon after the negotiations. This ongoing diplomatic effort demonstrates the complexities of seeking peace and the varying timelines proposed by the involved leaders, reflecting the intricacies of international relations and the urgent need for resolution in the troubled region.
